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  1. 09-11-2018, 08:49 PM #1
    Albucknbass
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    Prop comparable to solas

    I’ve got a 200 Honda on a triton 197 magnum aluminum boat and a 25 pitch solas scorpion is by far the best prop for top end but they are not very tough....I fish a lot of backwater and I am on my 3rd one this year...I’ve tried a power tech 3 blade but didn’t get the lift I needed or too end. Any ideas?
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    #2 09-12-2018, 02:00 PM
    Did you run the PowerTech "VMS"? Or "VMX"?

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    #3 09-12-2018, 02:36 PM
    Brand of prop really doesn't matter if you're hitting things. Regardless of Solas, Merc, Powertech, or any other - hit a solid object and it'll be headed for the repair shop or recycler. I fish a ton of river backwaters as well. I've had to learn to trim up and go slow when I'm out of running channels. If you're messing up props - the lower unit's taking a hell of a beating as well regardless of hub material.
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    #4 09-12-2018, 03:18 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by JStew View Post
    Brand of prop really doesn't matter if you're hitting things. Regardless of Solas, Merc, Powertech, or any other - hit a solid object and it'll be headed for the repair shop or recycler. I fish a ton of river backwaters as well. I've had to learn to trim up and go slow when I'm out of running channels. If you're messing up props - the lower unit's taking a hell of a beating as well regardless of hub material.
    i fished the same way when I had a merc and ran a fury and never had a problem......Solas is junk
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    #5 09-12-2018, 03:19 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by 21XDC View Post
    Did you run the PowerTech "VMS"? Or "VMX"?
    i did....it ran ok but no where near the lift the solas had
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    #6 09-12-2018, 04:44 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by Albucknbass View Post
    i fished the same way when I had a merc and ran a fury and never had a problem......Solas is junk
    No issues. I have a Tempest & Trophy to send Mark to mend my rock contact indiscretions. I've run Solas, Powertech, and Merc and all bend the same way when I hit stuff. My Merc tech has run a Scorpion for better than 10 years and has never had an issue. I think he's just better at not hitting things than I am.
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