Author Topic: Prop blades - is mo' bedda? (Read 2943 times)

DOCREED · « **Reply #15 on:** January 16, 2008, 06:09:26 PM »

How does the 5 blader work in reverse?

GoneFission · « **Reply #16 on:** January 16, 2008, 07:02:01 PM »

Huh?

Is this another one of those satire things?

I mean, the boat goes in reverse the same as other props, but time to plane and top speed have never been a big deal for me in reverse...

See ya on the water!

DOCREED · « **Reply #17 on:** January 17, 2008, 06:25:47 PM »

Satire from me???? naaaaa
I was told the 5 blade props didn't perform very well in reverse and you had to use more throttle.

GoneFission · « **Reply #18 on:** January 17, 2008, 07:13:45 PM »

More throttle = more fun! :twisted:

Ain't that right?

Hardwater · « **Reply #19 on:** May 27, 2008, 09:26:56 AM »

GF,

Does your copy of the High Five have the exhaust vents or is it the non-vented model? At some point Mercury added the High Five to their PVS (Performance Vent System) line up.

http://sites.mercurymarine.com/portal/p ... ema=PORTAL

Based on the performance numbers you posted I've been looking at the High Five and it shows up in both ways on the used market. Not sure the vented and non-vented versions will have huge differences in overall performance...the only difference may be the PVS version could allow a little faster RPM spin-up for hole shot.

GoneFission · « **Reply #20 on:** May 27, 2008, 10:01:18 AM »

Mine is the non-vented version. It spins up pretty well on the hole shot; I'm not sure vents would make much of a difference on my setup.

gcapehart · « **Reply #21 on:** June 05, 2008, 10:54:20 AM »

Is there an adapter so that I can try the High-5 on my Johnson outboard? Is there another five blade that anyone is aware of that does marry up to a Johnson? By the way gas is at $3.99.9 here where we pay less, tax more, and encourage through workmen's comp, etc; the idea that only idiots work for a living. In otherwords the pay back is quicker now. Gary

GoneFission · « **Reply #22 on:** June 05, 2008, 05:02:49 PM »

Yes Mercury/Quicksilver makes the HighFive for Johnsons, but you might cough up a hairball when you see the list price:

http://www.mercurypartsexpress.com/us/m ... -c196.html

You might keep an eye on eBay - I got mine there for $250 in like-new condition! If you buy a Mercury model, you can always switch out the hub and use it on a Johnson.

http://motors.shop.ebay.com/items/high- ... ighQ20five

See ya on the water!

Author Topic: Prop blades - is mo' bedda? (Read 2943 times)

DOCREED

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GoneFission

Reverse

DOCREED

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GoneFission

Huh?

Hardwater

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GoneFission

Vents

gcapehart

High-5 on a Johnson?

GoneFission

High Firve for Johnson