Trolling motor prop

DG · Post by DG » Sat Aug 24, 2013 2:54 pm

Yesterday I broke my 2 blade Motorguide prop and was wondering which one I should replace it with. Is the 2 blade any better than a 3 blade prop

I had a 3 blade replacement in the boat and after putting it on, didn't notice much difference from the 2 blade. I'm sure there's reasons for both but which one is best for overall use?
Thanks
DG

fish_food · Post by **fish_food** » Sat Aug 24, 2013 5:44 pm

Generally, two bladed props provide more thrust and are more efficient. The three and four blade props are more weedless but offer less thrust.

swordfish · Post by **swordfish** » Sat Aug 24, 2013 5:54 pm

Depends on the motor, 3 blade rules on the high thrust foot controls 24 volts up..say 50lbs and up.

fish_food · Post by **fish_food** » Sat Aug 24, 2013 8:27 pm

MotorGuide Prop Selection Guide: http://www.trollingmotors.net/motorguid ... tion-guide

Bassin · Post by **Bassin** » Sun Aug 25, 2013 7:32 pm

All around prop? I would say The Machete Iii . I use it and keep a spare in the boat.

Gene Buchholz · Post by **Gene Buchholz** » Mon Aug 26, 2013 12:28 pm

Go with the MG 2 blade Safari prop it is much more weedless and gives you plenty of trust.

DG · Post by DG » Mon Sep 02, 2013 8:57 am

Thanks guys for all the input. I'll try both for awhile and see if I can tell the difference between the two and three blade. It kinda sounds like either one is OK and like many things, it's personal preference.