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    Load distribution-should it be different for 3 blade v 4 blade props?

    I’ve always heard and personally found that 4 blade props provide better stern lift and 3 blade props provide better bow lift. When you guys go back and forth between 3 and 4 blades, do you re-distribute your gear load in the boat storage? Seems like that would make sense. 3blade-move a little more weight to the mid/front of the boat and 4 blade move a little more to the stern/rear storage?
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    No i leave everything the same and let the prop handle the load.



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    A good prop guy can add stern lift to a 3 blade or bow liift to a 4 blade I just settled on the best prop and worked with mark on perfecting it. Some day I'll get to spend some time on the new. Trx21 and get this prop the way I want it