370 Venture planing issues

mdolesh said:
With a full load of fuel, water, and people I dont need any trim tabs and I jump up on plane easily. We cruise around 30mph at about 5200 rpms and burn about 32-35 gph. This is faster and less fuel efficient than what we could do, I jsut like that speed. You could easily be at 4700-5000 rpms, 25mph, and sub 30 gph. WOT is 6400 rpms and about 38mph. Believe me...just do it.
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What propeller geometry are you running?
 
No problem. You will fall in love all over again with the Venture once she is propped correctly! Head over to the "Original" post that I sent a link to earlier and post progress, ask questions, etc.
 
paulswagelock said:
If you want more stern lift you are running the wrong props. Large blade high rake 3 blade props are bow lifting. You would want a Merc Rev4 or maybe a Powertech Ofs4 for more stern lift.
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Is anyone out there running a 4 blade prop on their Venture? If so, what geometry are you running and what performance are you seeing (hole shot, cruise speed & RPM, WOT RPM & Speed)

Been looking for the 3 blade 15.6 x 13 but cannot locate stock anywhere and am hearing that Mercury may have discontinued that prop. Just looking for an alternate prop suggestion for better hole shot.
 
Just a follow up to the prop discussion. Found a set of 15.6 x 13 props at Prop Depot (Tennessee Propeller). They are the only distributor who had any inventory. Nick (owner) and his team were amazing to work with and full of knowledge and pricing was extremely competitive, plus free shipping. If anyone out there is looking for new propellers, I highly recommend these guys. https://www.propdepot.com/store. Can't wait to get these new wheels on the boat and see how she runs.
 
The 15.6 x 13 props made a huge difference in the hole shot. Planes off in 10m-15 seconds with a full load of fuel now. Better than expected. WOT turns at 6300 and am able to cruise at 5K rpm at 25 mph. Very happy with the change in performance. Really appreciate the guidance from all who responded.
 
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