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Old 09-04-2003 | 02:05 AM
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I'm currently running a Saito 45 with an 11-6 prop I would like to switch to a 10" prop for more ground clearance but I'm not sure what pitch to use. Does anyone have any ideas?
Old 09-04-2003 | 02:11 AM
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Default Prop Question

Try a 10x7.
Old 09-04-2003 | 02:52 AM
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Default yup

Go down in diameter (1) and go up (1) in pitch
11x6, 10x7, 9x8 etc.

Whaddya flyin'?

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Default Wrong!

If you want to retain the same propeller load on the engine, which as I understand is your basic question, you must add 2 to the pitch for each inch you subtract in diameter.

An 11x6 will be equal in load to a 10x8, or to a 12x4.

You can use the Reivers thrust calculator to demonstrate it to yourself. All three props will spin around the same RPM, on a given output (HP) level.

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