another scorpion thread

[fishingteach]

Anyone ever ran a Solas Scorpion and a Croxton Razor XL? I have a 27p Razor XL currently and want to try a Scorpion. I just need to know what pitch would be equivalent to the Razor so I don't have to order a few props to find the right pitch.

[Jake520]

I’m in the same boat as you. I’d like to try one if these but don’t want to have to try more than one to get it right. Running a ranger z520 with 250SS

[K5Guy]

I am looking at the same thing myself. From what I have read here is that the Razor XL is very similar to the Bravo XS and is not as stiff as the Scorpion. I would imagine based on that you may need to go below 27 to match the rpm you are getting with the 27p Razor XL. I don't know how much though. I am running a 27P Fury 3 now and they are also supposed to run stiff in pitch and I need rpm so I am thinking about going down to a 24 or 25 Scorpion to try on my 250ss. It is a shame though to spend money on something that may not work well.

What do you not like about your Razor XL? That prop was on my list as I think it may carry the load in my boat better than the fury 3 I have now.

eta...After more reading some say the Razor 4XL is stiff as well so I am not sure at this point . Maybe we need a post in the prop section to see if someone has clear info on the Scorpion.

[th365thli]

I had a 28 pitch Solas that I got rid of and I'm now running a Razor XL 27. I believe the Solas was stiffer, even accounting for the pitch difference (I suppose the extra blade on the razor makes up for the pitch somewhat). I can get 6000+ rpms easy on my DF200SS whereas I couldn't reach 6000 on the scorpion. I have DF200SS however.

[fishingteach]

I like the Razor XL. It carries a load well. It handles beautifully. I just would like some of the speed back that I lost. I also think my boat does better without so much stern lift.

[K5Guy]

How much did you lose? I am leaning toward a razor xl now for overall performance but would like to try the Scorpion. They are pretty inexpensive for a prop but still a lot of money if it doesn’t work out.

[fishingteach]

I lost 4-5 MPH from my repower. Even when I had my optipop my boat like more bow lift than stern lift

[K5Guy]

Update on prop, ran a 25p Scorpion and picked up about 400rpm and was able to get 65.6 mph before I let out of it. My best with the fury was 63 mph. Boat has more lift and I can run the jack plate much higher now and maintain lift. I also started with all 3 vents open to the smallest setting and had a much improved holeshot. Scorpion is a definite improvement for my BC210.