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ice329
11-15-2008, 09:29 AM
One of these day I will do my prop homework and learn what props are for what etc.

I have this 1742-3 it is not good for any of my boats. Quick question, would this prop be a choice for the Mean Machine? Figure I would ask before I put it up on swap.

Diegoboy
11-15-2008, 09:40 AM
Try this (http://www.astecmodels.co.uk/props.htm) as a reference

Ub Hauled
11-15-2008, 05:05 PM
I think that series of props has better success in a rigger or hydro due to a bit more lift...
Try the X or M series on your Cat or even Prather props.

Fluid
11-15-2008, 09:28 PM
According to Tom the 1700 series are the highest lift props he makes - definately for hydros. The P700 series are similar but with a bit less lift. Cats usually don't like lifting props - they can sometimes be made to work, but X-series, M-series and Prather props are easier to set up and usually just as fast.


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ice329
11-15-2008, 09:44 PM
Fluid way back on a differnt thread you were right.. :tiphat: I had to give all the props a try since they were suggested from someone I thought should know.

ice329
11-16-2008, 09:58 AM
Here is a pretty good chart. I saw this a while back and just refound it on this page. I am gonna keep the 1740-3, I may have a use for it in the future... I put the 1742-3 up on ebay

http://www.funrcboats.com/prop_chart1.htm#Chart