Yes, I am new to this site and just wanted to get some openions on prodrive mods. I am currently running a stock 36 pd on a 17 x 52 pd boat. What shall be done to increase load carrying capabilities? Also another ? , does anyone run a three blade prop and what did it do for there rig?

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what load are you trying to carry and what is the performance now (Speed/RPM)? Is your prop in good shape?

You can do mods incrementally. High flow exhaust and headwork will give the most HP gain for the buck.

As of now i am running about 30.3 mph with me (200 lbs) and a full gas tank. when trimmed out i am at about 4130 rpm's. My prop is in ok condition, has a few small nics in it. The main thing i was wondering about the prop is 3 blade or two blade better. I talked to a guy the other day that said his motor ran 1mph faster and with the three blade and it also helped him get on plan quicker, and helped out midrange a tone.

The 3 blade ain't worth a crap for the 36PD's, don't waste your time.

30 mph is flyin in a mud boat. From what I've read the 3 blades give you basically what you stated. 1-2mph top end, and maybe help get on plane. But I've read they don't do to well in the mud. Looks like most of the guys runnin sticky mud that tried a 3 blade went back to the 2's.

What is your boat running loaded?

with three people and 3.5 dozen deeks and rest of hunting stuff it was 24.5... Thats was with no wind no current.

And btw the 30.3 was with the wind. I dont know exactly how strong of a wind but it was a lite wind

That sounds like pretty good speed to me. I'd be thrilled runnin 25 with that load. Mines barely hittin 20 with 3 men no gear. Do have a smaller 27 though.

Good luck to ya. I'm sure these boys on here will help point you in the right direction. If not call some of the prop manufactures, hopkins is the only one fresh on my mind. And call some of the guys that do mods, gecker, evt, etc. Tell em what your trying to accomplish and they should be able to get you there.

Paint you sum racin stripes on da boat and use mudbuddy oil in your engine you will gain 5-10 mph.