Larger dia. or more pitch

[Daveknitter]

Considering making prop change not sure what to go after first larger dia. or more pitch. current set-up 40"deep vee, Leopard 5692-730kv,
Hydra Ice 2 12-cell 50 volt max, running 2-5 cells in series, X455 prop, runs middle 50s mph, every thing comes in barely warm. Is it a coin toss or rather just a lot of trial and error to either go for larger dia. or more pitch keeping in mind watching boat temps, if i'm looking for more speed. Which one should i go after first?

[kfxguy]

Considering making prop change not sure what to go after first larger dia. or more pitch. current set-up 40"deep vee, Leopard 5692-730kv,
Hydra Ice 2 12-cell 50 volt max, running 2-5 cells in series, X455 prop, runs middle 50s mph, every thing comes in barely warm. Is it a coin toss or rather just a lot of trial and error to either go for larger dia. or more pitch keeping in mind watching boat temps, if i'm looking for more speed. Which one should i go after first?

I would try more pitch first if they offer the same prop you have now with more pitch.

[properchopper]

Large heavy monos won't benefit from increasing the pitch as in your situation. You need more diameter so step up a notch.

[kevinpratt823]

Or try a 455-3 blade.

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[Rocstar]

Large heavy monos won't benefit from increasing the pitch as in your situation. You need more diameter so step up a notch.
Agreed. Try a larger wheel first.

[properchopper]

Or try a 455-3 blade.

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Good call - mo'better acceleration that way as well

[Make-a-Wake]

I'd try a Prather s240. 53.8 diameter and they are 1.5 ptch.Total pitch is 3.3 and your x455 is 3.0. should pick up at least 5-8 mph