Quote Originally Posted by korey View Post
Tried the 1229 out this weekend, and LOVE it! It's 13x11" 0.080" cup 3 blade.

WOT Unloaded: 4600RPM at 41.0MPH. Yes, it sped up and only turns 100 more R's than my old 209. I don't quite understand it, but it's true! The boat is "throw you out of the observer's seat" fast out of the hole now.

Surfed great with 1900lbs + 4 dudes all day. Decided to throw the long rope in with surf weight at the end of the day, and had NO PROBLEM getting on plane with 1900lbs of ballast and 4 dudes. I was blown away!

I don't love turning this old engine more RPMs all the time, but it sure does feel good...

It appears everyone is going to a 3 blade - even those that have always sworn by a 4 blade. Would you still say there is a considerably large positive difference between old 4 and new 3 for all around performance?