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| Author: | craig [ Wed Feb 18, 2015 3:13 pm ] |
| Post subject: | GatorTail Prop Selection |
Since folks are always asking which prop performs best on a GatorTail, I decided to get a few of the available props and put them to the test side by side in the exact conditions at the exact time to see exactly which prop performs best in different conditions. Props tested were the GT 2 blade, GT 3 blade, and MB Hammer. For deepwater running, the GT 3 blade was the top performer. I noticed much smoother operation with this prop...less vibration, lower rpms, and better top end were all noticeable compared to the others. For operating in thick nasty waterless mud, the GT 2 blade was hands down the best. Whether going forward or reversing, the two blade GT prop outperformed the others quite noticeably. The Hammer prop worked best for reversing in deep water, and in soup like mud. For some reason this prop slipped WAY more than the others. Also, it would blow out in thick mud..which is odd considering its size. I think with some work though it could be much better. |
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| Author: | Jamie B. [ Wed Feb 18, 2015 4:18 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: GatorTail Prop Selection |
I concur
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| Author: | Zeek569 [ Wed Feb 18, 2015 7:42 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: GatorTail Prop Selection |
I approve this message |
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| Author: | BassmasterCia [ Wed Feb 18, 2015 8:11 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: GatorTail Prop Selection |
Did you run in any vegitation? |
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| Author: | craig [ Wed Feb 18, 2015 8:12 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: GatorTail Prop Selection |
| Author: | BassmasterCia [ Wed Feb 18, 2015 8:24 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: GatorTail Prop Selection |
Reason I ask is because I'm due for a prop and still can't decide between the 2 and 3 blade from gatortail. Not worried about mud. Just shallow water with hard bottom and grass. I'm not sure if the smoothness of the 3 blade will make up for it clogging when I get in the grass |
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| Author: | craig [ Wed Feb 18, 2015 8:26 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: GatorTail Prop Selection |
The three blade really sucks in vegetation. I'd get a 2 blade bud...unless the majority of your running is in deep open water. Then I'd pick up a 3 blade. |
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| Author: | BassmasterCia [ Wed Feb 18, 2015 8:29 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: GatorTail Prop Selection |
Majority of it is. Just patches of grass. Is it bad to clog in forward or just when reversing? |
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| Author: | msm8281 [ Wed Feb 18, 2015 8:29 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: GatorTail Prop Selection |
I ran a 3 in grass. It's not that bad. You just have to kick it in reverse to clean the prop more often. However when you do decide to reverse do not be scared of rpms. When it balls up around the prop in reverse just kick it in forward, then reverse hard again. It goes in grass just not quite as good. |
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| Author: | BassmasterCia [ Wed Feb 18, 2015 8:36 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: GatorTail Prop Selection |
Craig I don't mean to hijack your thread but can any of yall think of why I lost 2mph with a brand new 3 blade? I'm running 26-27 with a worn 2 blade and 25 with the 3 blade. Rpm's are the same |
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| Author: | craig [ Wed Feb 18, 2015 8:38 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: GatorTail Prop Selection |
| Author: | msm8281 [ Wed Feb 18, 2015 8:38 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: GatorTail Prop Selection |
Imo if your the average guy that doesn't plan on testing the limits of his rig ever outing then the 3's benefits far out way the low points of it. |
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| Author: | craig [ Wed Feb 18, 2015 8:40 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: GatorTail Prop Selection |
| Author: | msm8281 [ Wed Feb 18, 2015 8:42 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: GatorTail Prop Selection |
Try running one pin up. I find you can run the 3 a little higher. |
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| Author: | craig [ Wed Feb 18, 2015 8:44 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: GatorTail Prop Selection |
Yes, that is important! The 3-blade doesn't run efficient at the same trim angle/height as the 2 blade. The three like to be trimmed up much higher! |
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| Author: | msm8281 [ Wed Feb 18, 2015 8:47 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: GatorTail Prop Selection |
I'm the opposite. I run 30-31 with a 3 and 28-29 with a 2 on the same pin. |
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| Author: | doubleBanded [ Wed Feb 18, 2015 8:49 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: GatorTail Prop Selection |
| Author: | BassmasterCia [ Wed Feb 18, 2015 8:50 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: GatorTail Prop Selection |
Msm I wish I could test it every time I go out but i still haven't found any mud in arkansas. Craig it was the 10 pitch and all I have is a mikuni. Hopefully more to come shortly. I should have changed the pin but the thing I thought was weird was that it was at 25 at 4100 and stayed 25 to almost 4500. Then it blew out. 2nd hole from the top. |
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| Author: | scarygary [ Wed Feb 18, 2015 8:54 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: GatorTail Prop Selection |
I run a 3 blade mostly for the speed and where I fish is mostly veggies the 3 blade does well. I'm getting 35-36 light load. And my 2 blade does better in heavy mudd and reverse. I have 2- 3 blades that are 12p and 13p. The 2 blade is a custom prop and is a 13p. |
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| Author: | lunacris [ Wed Feb 18, 2015 9:36 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: GatorTail Prop Selection |
ive noticed when in thick mud with the hammer its does best at low rpms. |
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| Author: | MaxP [ Fri Feb 20, 2015 7:47 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: GatorTail Prop Selection |
did yall try this on a new style lower unit cuz I have a burnt up 3 blade maybe lookin to go 2 blade |
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| Author: | Jamie B. [ Fri Feb 20, 2015 7:50 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: GatorTail Prop Selection |
Yes I have the new style lower unit and agree with Craig's review |
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| Author: | cupped up [ Sat Feb 21, 2015 5:42 am ] |
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| Author: | BassmasterCia [ Sat Feb 21, 2015 7:11 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: GatorTail Prop Selection |
Actually before I got mine I had never seen a gatortail before. Luckily I got mine because I got on here researching mudbuddy and excel. I think I'm gonna take yalls advice and go with the 3 blade and then send my 2 blade to get rebuilt. |
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| Author: | msm8281 [ Sat Feb 21, 2015 7:49 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: GatorTail Prop Selection |
I'm gonna have t to agree with this guy. |
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| Author: | MNGunner [ Sat Feb 21, 2015 7:59 am ] |
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| Author: | craig [ Sat Feb 21, 2015 12:43 pm ] |
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| Author: | HOTSAUCE170 [ Tue Feb 24, 2015 6:59 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: GatorTail Prop Selection |
Thanks for all the info Craig this has helped some of the trial and error I've been goin through with props Sent from denda this |
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| Author: | SCmudder7071 [ Tue Feb 24, 2015 8:16 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: GatorTail Prop Selection |
I agree as well. Rode last weekend with the 3 blade and comparing it to the 2 blade is ridiculous in the mud. What I breezed through with the 2, I struggled a little bit with the 3. |
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| Author: | LB200 [ Tue Feb 24, 2015 8:45 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: GatorTail Prop Selection |
I ran the crap out of my three blade in some of the nastiest vegetation you can find it and worked excellent (no mud here at all). The only thing that clogged it were very heavy reeds (I mean very heavy). Hydrilla, Normal reeds, Hyacinth, lilies etc don't even slow it down. I would not mind trying the two blade to see just how much different it runs. |
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| Author: | craig [ Wed Feb 25, 2015 12:20 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: GatorTail Prop Selection |
You won't notice much difference running wide open throttle...the difference is noticed once you stop, reverse etc. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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| Author: | BayouStateHunter [ Wed Feb 25, 2015 7:24 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: GatorTail Prop Selection |
Great post Craig. |
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| Author: | MaxP [ Thu Feb 26, 2015 6:52 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: GatorTail Prop Selection |
soo I guess ill be ordering a new gt 2 blade and get my 3 blade worked!!! |
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| Author: | MNGunner [ Mon Nov 19, 2018 6:41 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: GatorTail Prop Selection |
I'm trying to figure out what are my possible prop choices for a 2013 GTR (stock, machined lower). I usually run about 3700 RPM (seems to be the best combo of speed and low tiller torque--I usually trim down slightly till torque disappears which MIGHT not be the optimal for speed, but I've never optimized for that when trying out trim) in weeds and deep water--no real mud (i.e. never touching bottom for extended periods). Will the new XD props fit the older GTR lowers? Offhand, it looks like one side has a protruding flange that would expect a recess in the lower? Do Mud Buddy props fit GTR (e.g. the Big Blade)? I've read that they do, but seem to have some play in them (which to me doesn't sound ideal)? I was thinking of the Big Blade, but after contacting BPS, he mentioned the Raptor--any GTR experience with these? Any other options out there? Thanks |
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| Author: | Wchauvin [ Mon Nov 19, 2018 6:49 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: GatorTail Prop Selection |
The raptor has not performed well on our gatortails. If you want a good hunting prop, carries a good load, and get good speed, go with the big blade bro |
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| Author: | MNGunner [ Mon Nov 19, 2018 7:03 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: GatorTail Prop Selection |
| Author: | daddyflea [ Mon Nov 19, 2018 8:24 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: GatorTail Prop Selection |
I was not satisfied with the 3 Blade. The 3 Blade just did not take off like it should. I bought a 2 Blade from GTR and was not satisfied with that. It took off but the 2 blade was too slow. I had Baggy work the 2 Blade and I can take off without messing with the Trim at all and the Speed is about the same. |
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| Author: | Wchauvin [ Tue Nov 20, 2018 1:56 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: GatorTail Prop Selection |
If the big blade is loose, go with the new style two blade from Gatortail. Just call them up and get baggy to work it for you After you run it and see how it does |
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| Author: | MNGunner [ Tue Nov 20, 2018 6:05 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: GatorTail Prop Selection |
Thanks for the replies, guys. I appreciate any and all input. |
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| Author: | Russ [ Tue Nov 20, 2018 7:02 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: GatorTail Prop Selection |
It won't cause a single issue. Put a big blade on it and go. #CFFITR #TheGhostBoat #whoneedsphysicsihaveamudmotor |
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