yamaha 350 propellors

[Tom R]

My 34 SeaVee with twin 350 Yamahas will top out at 62 mph so speed is not a problem. In the rough water we have offshore here in Texas, typically 3-5's and especially in 4-6's my props are blowing out and over rev way too much. I believe I going to have to go to 4 or 5 bladed props to solve. Trimming them all the way down doesn't seem to help. Where do I go for the right props for these new engines? Yamaha says they will eventually have 4-bladed props for these, since the increased shaft size requires completely new technology.

[frank1861]

I've heard that Power Tech has 3 and 4 blade props to fit the 350. I couldn't find them on their web site, but you may want to give them a call to find out.

[ken2]

yes, Powertech makes props for the F350's.

5 blades is an overkill, but a good set of 4 blades should fix your problems.

The OFS4 is the one I'd go with. They bite very well compared to Yamaha's props.

I've ran them on quite a few boats and had good luck so far.

[Andya]

As you can see: Ken is very knowledgeable. I would order them from him.

[Tom R]

My 34 SeaVee with twin 350 Yamahas will top out at 62 mph so speed is not a problem. In the rough water we have offshore here in Texas, typically 3-5's and especially in 4-6's my props are blowing out and over rev way too much. I believe I going to have to go to 4 or 5 bladed props to solve. Trimming them all the way down doesn't seem to help. Where do I go for the right props for these new engines? Yamaha says they will eventually have 4-bladed props for these, since the increased shaft size requires completely new technology.

[Tom R]

I've heard that Power Tech has 3 and 4 blade props to fit the 350. I couldn't find them on their web site, but you may want to give them a call to find out.

Thanks guys for the heads up, I'll contact Powertech and see what I can find out. WE have long runs here to the break, approximately 60-70 miles, so you can see how it could get old real fast. Again, Thanks Florida!

[Tom R]

I've heard that Power Tech has 3 and 4 blade props to fit the 350. I couldn't find them on their web site, but you may want to give them a call to find out.

Thanks guys for the heads up, I'll contact Powertech and see what I can find out. WE have long runs here to the break, approximately 60-70 miles, so you can see how it could get old real fast. Again, Thanks Florida!

[Billythekid]

Thanks guys for the heads up, I'll contact Powertech and see what I can find out. WE have long runs here to the break, approximately 60-70 miles, so you can see how it could get old real fast. Again, Thanks Florida!

Last Dance Powertech is probably going to refer you to one of thier distributors. Ken at Prop Gods is the man. I would give him first crack at selling you the props

[Tom R]

My 34 SeaVee with twin 350 Yamahas will top out at 62 mph so speed is not a problem. In the rough water we have offshore here in Texas, typically 3-5's and especially in 4-6's my props are blowing out and over rev way too much. I believe I going to have to go to 4 or 5 bladed props to solve. Trimming them all the way down doesn't seem to help. Where do I go for the right props for these new engines? Yamaha says they will eventually have 4-bladed props for these, since the increased shaft size requires completely new technology. <img src="http://reelboating.com/forums/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/504_shrugging.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid="" border="0" alt="504_shrugging.gif" />

I did contact Proptech and got the new 4bladed 16's I needed. 900 samolians lighter I am glad I called these guys. Only lost 4mph top end but 0, and I mean 0 blow out from these high torque engines. Plus my midrange improved, just like Proptech said the would. I would't go back. It jumps on plane like a rocket. thanks again for the good advice

[nate.]

i would not consider ordering anything from anyone but ken. he is extremely knowledgeable and offers excelent service before and way after the sale.