pitch question

[blockzilla]

son in law just bought a 03 ranger 520 , with a merc. 250 on it .. it has a 27 tempest on it .. hes looking for a 4 blade as well ... I told him to look for a Fury , or a Bravo , but he had a trophy on his last boat and wants another trophy ..if his rpms are right does he stay with the same pitch on the trophy ??

[bware]

Typically the same or maybe 1” less for Trophy. Was his last boat a big heavy Ranger too?

[blockzilla]

no it was a Champion I think ..... I'll tell him to try a 26 if he wants to try another Trophy .. thanks

[Extremeboating]

You go 1 pitch lower when switching from 3 to 4 blade. This is especially true when you are moving from a stainless to a stainless prop. The RPM may go up 100 RPM as a subsequent result, but it will keep you in a proper range. Unless you are already at the limit on the hot side and that 100 RPM will put you over.

[blockzilla]

You go 1 pitch lower when switching from 3 to 4 blade.

except Bravo 1 then you go up 1 or 2 I believe....??

[Extremeboating]

except Bravo 1 then you go up 1 or 2 I believe....??

Couldn't tell you. As I'm not familiar nor have ever even touched a Bravo 1 before.