It was only a matter of time. The outboard powered boats just keep getting bigger and bigger with more boat in the water and high gunnels, so when on plane, you need a much longer shaft to clear the keel. I'm wondering if this is targeting twins/quads or boats powered by 3 or 5 motors.
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- Tue Nov 19, 2019 9:35 pm
- Forum: PERFORMANCE
- Topic: Yamaha F300 35-inch Shaft Length Now Available
- Replies: 4
- Views: 371
- Sun Nov 17, 2019 5:04 pm
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: E-TEC Engine: Maintenance History After Ten Seasons
- Replies: 21
- Views: 3583
Re: E-TEC Engine: Maintenance History After Ten Seasons
Also curious: what is the benefit of adding oil to the gasoline?
Since the E-TEC is a direct injected engine, the fuel is not passed through the crankcase as in a carburetor motor, so the engine internals never see any added lubrication.
Since the E-TEC is a direct injected engine, the fuel is not passed through the crankcase as in a carburetor motor, so the engine internals never see any added lubrication.
- Tue Nov 05, 2019 10:01 pm
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: BRP Shows New Outboard Engine Integration Concept to Investors
- Replies: 10
- Views: 582
Re: BRP Shows New Outboard Engine Integration Concept to Investors
I saw this somewhere else as well and I'm seeing a market demand, but wondering how large and where? Think about an outboard on a boat, when tilted up it drains all the water out. People in freshwater may flush, but I see little need. Salt water boaters that rack store, trailer or wet slip may be ab...
- Tue Nov 05, 2019 9:40 pm
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: 1993 OMC 48SPL Engine Thermostat Service Life
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4285
Re: 1993 OMC 48SPL Engine Thermostat Service Life
Sorry about that, I looked and it showed a HP range and the 48 fell in that line, but after I dug into the Evinrude specific parts diagram and backed out the specific PN# for your motor, it seems to be a very narrow series of models it fits. I'm surprised you are having problems. I've run brass [the...
- Sun Nov 03, 2019 9:39 pm
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: 1993 OMC 48SPL Engine Thermostat Service Life
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4285
Re: 1993 OMC 48SPL Engine Thermostat Service Life
Try here and cross your OEM number to the ones listed.
https://bpi.ebasicpower.com/shop/outboard-parts/johnson-evinrude/cooling-system/thermostats-and-kits
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https://bpi.ebasicpower.com/shop/outboard-parts/johnson-evinrude/cooling-system/thermostats-and-kits
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- Tue Oct 29, 2019 9:44 pm
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: Friend purchased 18 Outrage
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1809
Re: Friend purchased 18 Outrage
Did he happen to know how fast it went with the 200? Sorry, I do not. Previous owner hardly every used it and he wasn't a speed demon, so I'm willing to bet the boat rarely went above 1/2 throttle. The boat already has the tank cover off and the tank comes out next and a new tank will be fabricated...
- Tue Oct 29, 2019 9:41 pm
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: Friend purchased 18 Outrage
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1809
Re: Friend purchased 18 Outrage
D- You'll use any excuse to drive up they-ah. I've always loved Maine, very simple and nobody minding your business. I was stationed in the area my friend lives back in my Coast Guard days aboard the buoy tender Spar in 87. USCGC Spar is now a reef somewhere off the NC coast. If you like marine his...
- Sun Oct 27, 2019 10:02 pm
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: Friend purchased 18 Outrage
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1809
Friend purchased 18 Outrage
A longtime friend of mine purchased an 18' outrage with trailer and Yamaha 200hp outboard for $2000. The boat needs some TLC and he will repower, so he asked if I wanted to the motor and all rigging, so I ran up to Maine and grabbed it. The boat has been under cover for 5 years and a mess, but will ...
- Sat Oct 12, 2019 10:33 pm
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: 15 Whaler Super Sport Project - Baystar Steering
- Replies: 107
- Views: 46869
Re: 15 Whaler Super Sport Project - Matching Cornhole Boards
Since the Whaler rehab, I've had the desire to build a set of cornhole boards with the same look at the Whaler interior. About 2 months ago, my wife came home from a fundraiser planning meeting for the private school my daughter attends and she informed me that she volunteered me to build a set to d...
- Fri Oct 11, 2019 3:48 pm
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: E-TEC 140-HP G2: A Closer Look
- Replies: 22
- Views: 10202
Re: E-TEC 140-HP G2: A Closer Look
From Jim's post: "The reversion to an all-white color scheme will be appreciated by many owners of more classic boats who were put off by the dark base gray color in the other E-TEC G2 models. The white color scheme may be migrating to other E-TEC models" The jump to a color other than whi...
- Fri Oct 11, 2019 12:47 pm
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: Montauk Hull Damage Assessment
- Replies: 16
- Views: 7840
Re: Montauk Hull Damage Assessment
The list of variables that would impact a resistance reading on the test you performed are endless and do not merit a conclusion. Just a few: - the usage of the boat in salt, fresh or brackish water (each conducts differently when tested if present in the transom. - is the boat bottom painted? - var...
- Wed Sep 18, 2019 8:16 am
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: Bottom Paint and Anti-fouling Paint
- Replies: 12
- Views: 5480
Re: Bottom Paint and Anti-fouling Paint
Awlgrip is not recommended nor designed for continuous water contact (immersion). Some people have no problems when leaving their boat in for relative short periods of time, days up to a week, but there are many variable that could impact the amount of time before paint failure occurs (water temp, s...
- Thu Sep 12, 2019 1:04 pm
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: Sump Pump Float Switch
- Replies: 11
- Views: 5364
Re: Sump Pump Float Switch
dg22 wrote:dtmackey, which model of the water witch did you buy?
I have the model 230 which is rated to 20 amps, but if you run a smaller pump (1500GPH or less) then the model 217 switch is fine.
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- Wed Sep 11, 2019 8:45 am
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: Sump Pump Float Switch
- Replies: 11
- Views: 5364
Re: Sump Pump Float Switch
In one of my boats I'd get 2 - 3 years out of the Rule float switch before it'd fail. My guess is the banging of the hull in rough seas would bounce the switch around causing premature failure. The concern with that is you didn't know of the failure until you came back to the boat and there was stan...
- Wed Sep 11, 2019 8:34 am
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: Worth Buying a Damaged 13-footer
- Replies: 19
- Views: 5894
Re: Worth Buying a Damaged 13-footer
If your passionate about fiberglass work and restoration, then purchase it, but honestly there are better deals out there if you wait. About 10 years ago I bought a 1976 13' Sport with a galvanized trailer for $400. It looked pretty rough, because someone had painted the inside with latex paint and ...
- Wed Aug 28, 2019 10:18 pm
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: 15 Whaler SuperSport Drone Vid
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4543
Re: 15 Whaler SuperSport Drone Vid
Re the "4K"--in my professional work we have found that in order to shoot video in 4K resolution very special lenses are needed. A usual high-definition lens cannot be used because its optical quality is not sufficient to stand-up to 4K resolution. Very expensive 4K lenses are needed. I d...
- Wed Aug 28, 2019 3:00 pm
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: 15 Whaler SuperSport Drone Vid
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4543
Re: 15 Whaler SuperSport Drone Vid
I recently bought a Mavic Pro as well but have not gained the confidence yet to bring it on the boat as they aint cheap to replace if it sinks. I certainly understand the hesitation on flying over water. He started with a Phantom 3 and picked it up quick, as almost any kid these days with electroni...
- Wed Aug 28, 2019 2:35 pm
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: 15 Whaler SuperSport Drone Vid
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4543
Re: 15 Whaler SuperSport Drone Vid
Very nice motion picture aerial photography. I love seeing that narrow wake off the classic 15-foot hull running on plane at speed. How fast were you going? Hi Jim, Most of the river running was done at full throttle with lots of trimming in/out for the straights and corners. On the straights the b...
- Wed Aug 28, 2019 10:07 am
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: 15 Whaler SuperSport Drone Vid
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4543
15 Whaler SuperSport Drone Vid
This summer my son captured roughly 30 minutes of drone footage of our 15' Supersport and edited it down to just under a 2 min vid. Thought I'd share
https://youtu.be/2hELY0-aRwU
Shot with a 4K Mavic Pro.
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https://youtu.be/2hELY0-aRwU
Shot with a 4K Mavic Pro.
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- Fri Jul 26, 2019 11:03 pm
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: Mahogany Interior Vendor
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3380
Re: Who makes mahogany interiors?
Bob is located in Haverhill MA and I drive through here several times a weeks and hope to visit his shop soon. I build all my own woodwork, but would be happy to validate his work.
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- Tue Jul 09, 2019 10:33 am
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: Steering play in Baystar Hydraulic helm
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2830
Re: Steering play in Baystar Hydraulic helm
Operate like a car? I can think of several cars that have 1/2" or more play in the system, just drive any SUV with a recirculating ball steering box. Better yet, get into any car without the engine running and I'd bet there's not a car on the road that has less than 1/2 inch of play in the whee...
- Mon Jul 08, 2019 11:33 am
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: Ultrasonic Carburetor Cleaner
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3070
Re: Ultrasonic Carburetor Cleaner
I used to work for BRANSON--a very well known brand for ultrasonic cleaners--but not in the division that made ultrasonic cleansers. Branson was started by Norm Branson way back in the 1960's in Connecticut. If you can buy other brands for such little cost, I am surprised they are able to stay in b...
- Mon Jul 08, 2019 7:10 am
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: Ultrasonic Carburetor Cleaner
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3070
Re: Ultrasonic Carburetor Cleaner
I'm happy to hear you are satisfied with the ultrasonic cleaner. I purchased one several years ago and use it for everything. I now plan buy a large capacity unit. I've used the ultrasonic cleaner for carburetors, and it dislodges everything dirt-like and deposits. Parts come out clean and looking l...
- Sun Jul 07, 2019 10:27 pm
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: SeaStar Hydraulic Bleeding
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3304
Re: SeaStar Hydraulic bleeding
Both fittings screw in the same depth into the bottom and I can understand the small bubbles, but since they rise to the top, simply add additional fluid to increase the level in the jug and the bubbles being returned are pushed to the top and bubble free fluid is fed to the helm pump unit. A power ...
- Sat Jul 06, 2019 10:28 pm
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: SeaStar Hydraulic Bleeding
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3304
SeaStar Hydraulic Bleeding
Due to then hose routing in some boats with high and low points, it can be difficult to bleed a hydraulic steering system. On one of my boats, I experienced this problem. No matter how many times I used the setup from Teleflex with the two fluid containers and trying to bleed air, I could not get ou...
- Sat Jul 06, 2019 10:14 pm
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: 15 Whaler Super Sport Project - Baystar Steering
- Replies: 107
- Views: 46869
Re: 15 Whaler Super Sport Project - Baystar Steering
My son was moving the lawnmower in the garage and bumped the trailer light and cracked the lens. There's also been a concern of mine that when trailering the lights are very low and not within direct sight of following cars, so I decided that I'd install guide-ons and LED pole lights. https://i.imgu...
- Sat Jul 06, 2019 10:03 pm
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: Fuel Hose Damaged While Installing Barb Fitting
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3222
Re: Fuel Hose Damaged While Installing Barb Fitting
When fixing a hose to a barbed fitting, use only one hose clamp. Position the clamp so in presses the hose onto the clean portion of the fitting behind the barbs. Putting a clamp on a hose so it bears onto the barbed portion of the fitting tends to cut into the hose itself, which can lead to proble...
- Sat Jul 06, 2019 9:50 pm
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: Modern Gray Fuel Hose: friend or foe?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3427
Re: Modern Gray Fuel Hose: friend or foe?
Not all gray fuel line is created the same and over the years it's varied from manufacturers. I've been using the Shields gray fuel line in two boats with no problems. It's not the same as the junk that had the liner that collapsed and caused people to classify all gray fuel line as garbage. The cut...
- Sat Jul 06, 2019 9:44 pm
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: Three (Morning) Observations About Pontoon-hull Boats
- Replies: 16
- Views: 8843
Re: Three (Morning) Observations About Pontoon-hull Boats
Unless his Guinness World Record has been beat, Brad Rowland holds title to world's fastest pontoon boat at 114-MPH.
https://youtu.be/j136TTyG_E8
They do serve a purpose and some people seem to love them. Around here on the ocean, I never see them.
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https://youtu.be/j136TTyG_E8
They do serve a purpose and some people seem to love them. Around here on the ocean, I never see them.
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- Mon Jul 01, 2019 3:21 pm
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: Three (Morning) Observations About Pontoon-hull Boats
- Replies: 16
- Views: 8843
Re: Three Morning Observations
The traditional pontoon boats always seem to have circular tubes for the pontoons. Is there some underlying reason for using circular floats? Are circular floats used because there is a standard aluminum large-diameter tubing being fabricated for some other purpose (such as transporting liquids) an...
- Mon Jul 01, 2019 9:13 am
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: Increasing 9.9-HP to 15-HP
- Replies: 9
- Views: 5621
Re: Increasing 9.9-HP to 15-HP
DT- thanks for the illustrations. The carburetor I own for a 15-HP engine is presently on an engine so I could not show it. My 15-HP engine is a 1975 or 1976 model. I know it to be the last year of breaker [spark plug] ignition. Q1: Can the later model electronic ignition be swapped onto [engines w...
- Sat Jun 08, 2019 11:11 pm
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: 15 Whaler Super Sport Project - Baystar Steering
- Replies: 107
- Views: 46869
Re: 15 Whaler Super Sport Project - Baystar Steering
Thanks for the kind words Guitarfish. Steering is installed and took it for a ride today and this was a very worthwhile upgrade. The dead spot in the steering is gone and there is zero torque steer in the wheel with a noticeable reduction in steering input. Very pleased with the results. Steering wh...
- Mon Jun 03, 2019 10:26 pm
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: Lake Michigan Water Level
- Replies: 15
- Views: 11855
Re: Lake Michigan Water Level
Being on the ocean the idea of fixed docks is foreign to me, especially with a mean average tide of 9.6' and the occasional new new moon 11' tide swing. Nothing compared to the Bay of Fundy 40' tides.
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- Sun Jun 02, 2019 10:03 am
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: RACOR Fuel Filter Service Interval
- Replies: 10
- Views: 6003
Re: Racor filter service interval
If the Racor filter uses the clear bowl or tinted blue bowl, be advised a product bulletin was released in 2016 to change these to the newer design that appears to have a yellow tint and it ethanol compliant. The old bowl will fail when E10 fuel is used over time. https://www.parker.com/literature/R...
- Sun Jun 02, 2019 9:43 am
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: Increasing 9.9-HP to 15-HP
- Replies: 9
- Views: 5621
Re: Increasing 9.9-HP to 15-HP
I have a lot of experience with the OMC....OMC made it very easy to swap the parts around. I did a number of those over the years, and--aside from the difference between the early and late models--the carburetor swap is a good upgrade; but depending on what model year, there can be additional diffe...
- Sat Jun 01, 2019 11:04 pm
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: Increasing 9.9-HP to 15-HP
- Replies: 9
- Views: 5621
Re: Increasing 9.9-HP to 15-HP
Not a 9.9 to 15, but along the same line. Yamaha 60 to 70 conversion and this is a simple conversion since the motors both run the exact same CDI unit, exhuast downtube, intake and reed assemblies and the only difference is the carbs where the throat of the 70 carbs is noticeably larger than the 60 ...
- Fri May 31, 2019 10:01 pm
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: 15 Whaler Super Sport Project - Baystar Steering
- Replies: 107
- Views: 46869
Re: 15 Whaler Super Sport Project - Baystar Steering
Took the boat for a ride last week and the dead spot in the cable steering drove me nuts and motivated me to start installing the Baystar system. https://i.imgur.com/yaoMrhBl.jpg Fig. 1. Pulled the console and associated wiring and now able to clean up a few things I decided to change. https://i.img...
- Fri May 31, 2019 8:37 am
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: Increasing 9.9-HP to 15-HP
- Replies: 9
- Views: 5621
Re: Increasing 9.9-HP to 15-HP
To increase HP from a motor that uses the same block as a higher powered motor, some people think its carburetor jetting, but jets only add more fuel with no additional air and you need to increase both air and fuel at the key stochiometric 14:1 ratio to make more power, jets alone just dump in more...
- Thu May 30, 2019 10:45 pm
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: RACOR Fuel Filter Service Interval
- Replies: 10
- Views: 6003
Re: Racor filter service interval
On my 15 Whaler with a carb motor I do not run a filter since a carb can take quite a bit of gunk with no problems. I also started with a fresh fuel system last year. On my Mako 21 with an E-TEC 250 I use a water-separator RACOR, and it is changed every other year. The filter on the engine is change...
- Thu May 30, 2019 10:26 pm
- Forum: PERFORMANCE
- Topic: SUPER SPORT 13 with Bigfoot 9.9-HP / 15hp
- Replies: 13
- Views: 7404
Re: SUPER SPORT 13 with 9.9-HP
Is the Mercury Bigfoot the 4 stroke model? If it is, I don't think you'll see much better performance since 4 stroke motors lack the down low torque of a 2 stroke to get the boat on plane and the engine to the upper RPM range where it makes power. I can tell you the difference between a 4 stroke 9.9...
Re: XD50 Oil
Oldslowandugly wrote:Yes, I saw that Evinrude still offers [XD30 oil]. Perhaps my guy was reluctant to order another 100 gallon drum just for guys like me.
I can't image he's selling much XD30 at all, so not surprising he's no longer buying in bulk.
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- Wed May 08, 2019 10:35 pm
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: Brass Drain Tube Repair
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4261
Re: Brass Drain Tube Repair
I was at my local boatyard today making a work list for one of my boats, and the yard has a bunch of 13-foot Boston Whaler boats from various years scattered about. I checked and found three that had at least one compromised drain tube where the brass was corroded to the point of allowing saltwater ...
- Thu May 02, 2019 9:48 pm
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: Montauk 17 Water Collection Sumps
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3572
Re: Montauk 17 Water Collection Sumps
Check your bailing plug brass tube. Based on the pic you provided, it doesn't appear to be sitting square against the gelcoat and they are a point of failure in Whalers. They can be replaced and if your's is compromised, then it could allow water into the transom area foam and transom core. I've rep...
- Wed May 01, 2019 10:28 pm
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: 2013 130 Super Sport Self-bailing
- Replies: 11
- Views: 6863
Re: 2013 130 Super Sport Self-bailing
There is nothing wrong with a few inches of water sitting on the deck of the boat. I'm not sure I agree with you Phil. If I were to pull the plug on many of my previous Whalers and current (all self bailing) and leave on the mooring over the summer months I use it, algae and growth would occur insi...
- Wed May 01, 2019 10:02 pm
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: On Board Hand Tools
- Replies: 17
- Views: 5976
Re: On Board Hand Tools
dtmakey, where did you find stainless steal tools? I purchased them at a marine store that was going out of business years ago, so I got a great deal. I also have a set of bronze tools that my dad purchased as a kit back in the 70s, which has the common adjustable wrench, pliers, hammer, screw driv...
- Tue Apr 30, 2019 11:13 pm
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: On Board Hand Tools
- Replies: 17
- Views: 5976
Re: On Board Hand Tools
I grabbed a set of basic stainless tools years ago that were reasonable in price. They do discolor a little after use and getting salt water on them, but wipe clean with a rag. Look into buying some stainless tools and it won't be a problem.
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- Tue Apr 30, 2019 11:11 pm
- Forum: The GAM
- Topic: 2013 130 Super Sport Self-bailing
- Replies: 11
- Views: 6863
Re: 2013 130 Super Sport Self-bailing
Whaler has made the self bailing claim for a long time and it will self bail after reaching an equilibrium between weight and buoyancy. The concern I have with this claim is self bailing to me means the scuppers are above the water and any water entering the deck area then exits through scuppers or ...
- Tue Apr 30, 2019 10:57 pm
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: Bottom painting made easier
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3044
Re: Bottom painting made easier
Have you considered getting the hull soda blasted to get a smooth surface and drop some of the extra paint? I blasted one of my boats and considering doing another since it makes painting so much easier on a smooth surface and I'm sure there's an added hydrodynamic benefit.
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- Thu Apr 25, 2019 9:01 pm
- Forum: REPAIRS and MODIFICATIONS
- Topic: 1988 SUPER SPORT LIMITED 15: Black Plastic Hinges
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4598
Re: 1988 SUPER SPORT LIMITED 15: Black Plastic Hinges
Look around and you can save a bundle. In the past I've seen them for $5 - $10 per hinge in 316 stainless. Most stainless hardware comes out of China and the markup some companies put on it for the privilege of buying it in their spiffy packaging is insane.
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- Mon Apr 22, 2019 9:53 pm
- Forum: PERFORMANCE
- Topic: Four-blade and Three-blade Propeller
- Replies: 30
- Views: 18454
Re: Four-blade and Three-blade Propeller
Maybe the iceberg was a conspiracy theory and it was the 4 bladed center prop that doomed the Titanic. https://i.imgur.com/uDLd0vVl.jpg On a more serious note, a 4 bladed prop is not ideal for every boat and functions better on certain applications. I would never even think of switching the bow thru...