True Kit Testing Propellers What's in a Prop?

[@jefflee5795]

Love your co-pilot!

[@TRUEKITINFLATABLES]

Polo just loves getting out on the boats. Just need to train him up to move his weight around to help with the trim of the boat!

[@Buckopt1]

I have the 330 disco with a 15 yamaha and suited aftermarket prop it hauls arse with 2 up and dog and fishing gear these are just fantastic weapons highly recommend having one cheers

[@SomewhereSplorin]

I just bought the same set up! Just got my Yamaha 15hp 2 stroke today. Have yet to test it out. Do you have a hydrofoil on yours? What style of prop did you get? Glad to hear you’re enjoying your boat! Cheers

[@drfiberglass]

Something else you can do to help the all around performance is extend the ventilation plate area. Just cut out a piece of aluminum the same width as the vent plate and extend it 4 to 6''aft. In this way you are in affectively creating a trim tab stabilizer without creating additional drag. Also you can hammer in a small amount of cup to the outer edge of the prop to minimize prop slip.

[@1greghawk]

Good to see u back on the water Rod

[@TRUEKITINFLATABLES]

Thanks Greg, hope you guys are out of lockdown and back on the water

[@daddyshark1174]

+1 more vids and of the 4 meter with a 20hp. Very interested in performance and tuning of that setup.

[@TRUEKITINFLATABLES]

@@daddyshark1174 The 4m isn't too far away now. My aim is to do a video with a 9.9, 15 and 20hp for comparison. I'll grab a few bodies off the dock too so we can load it up a bit

[@daddyshark1174]

@@TRUEKITINFLATABLES I volunteer as tribute! :)

[@Burritosarebetterthantacos]

Hoping I can get one in the US, Im an adventure filmmaker and this is right up my alley. Welded seams is KEY if your comparing to other brands.

[@Burritosarebetterthantacos]

Saw my answer in the comments. Im scared to see cost of shipping but will check website. Thanks!

[@ughggnvgyhvgnjbhh8372]

Just got your boat it’s amazing thanks rod

[@TRUEKITINFLATABLES]

Hope you get some great boating in! Roll on summer in NZ

[@SplashGuestHouse]

Fantastic video. Have the Yamaha 8hp coming in next week for the 2.8m so hope to have so Info on that soon .

[@TRUEKITINFLATABLES]

Thanks mate. I have a Yamaha 8F 2-stroke with an aftermarket Solas prop that we got cupped and it goes amazingly well

[@beefter11]

great for prospective buyers. I'd like to see some test in rougher water and towing behind main vessel. thanks!

[@TRUEKITINFLATABLES]

We have some surf break videos planned for early next year

[@beefter11]

@@TRUEKITINFLATABLES thanks. have a look at this guys channel kzbin.info/door/lSn_RiudM3oTxnrNg4QX3Q he has some great stuff showing off your boat, including rough water, repair, camping, exploration in deeper water (klms offshore). great sell

[@TRUEKITINFLATABLES]

@@beefter11 Agreed, Rokkitt is a legend

[@rogerkriz1569]

ThanX for the nice review. Could you supply the specs on the aftermarket prop you tested with the Merc 9,9 please .

[@TRUEKITINFLATABLES]

We used a Solas 8.5x8 and a Pandora 8.5x8.5, plus standard and standard modified props

[@2ez_travis899]

Thanks for this rod, very helpful.

[@TRUEKITINFLATABLES]

No problem 👍

[@stuartgreen85]

Great video. Nice looking boat.

[@TRUEKITINFLATABLES]

Thanks 👍

[@borismajinovic8179]

I have the DF6 and this is exactly the review I have been hoping for. What are the "better" aftermarket props you tested with DF6 please? Thanks!

[@Lana_Warwick]

Hi, researching getting into a 330, wondering if a long leg (20") would be OK, better than the recommended short, get the prop lower in the water, less cav etc, due to thru-flow between hulls? Whilst its cool watchn the puppy, rear camera view was good, could see the wake & spray. Merc sounded like she needed a carb service.

[@TRUEKITINFLATABLES]

Hi there. You are actually better getting the prop/leg higher for less water disturbance. We recommend short shaft, a Permatrim and a cupped prop as the best combination for most lightweight dinghies

[@Lana_Warwick]

@@TRUEKITINFLATABLES Thankyou. Internet being what it is, I found forum posts where people have cut the transom down 5cm, incl pics, thus my concern.

[@TRUEKITINFLATABLES]

@@Lana_Warwick you will find just as many have raised their transom heights. It probably means we have got it about right!

[@Lana_Warwick]

@@TRUEKITINFLATABLES Yes, I just watched a RoKKiT KiT prop vid (after yours), with the timber riser. And then of course lots of debate in the comments. Thanks again.

[@kevinfrancis2245]

Great boat. Just wondering where the fuel tank is?

[@TRUEKITINFLATABLES]

At times you can see it under the seat and at other times it is tied up front out of camera view

[@HighMaintenancePS]

It will be nice when Sharrow type propellors get cheaper. Just a bit better aren't they?

[@andrewbenstead2079]

So what was the top speed I couldn't see it on your phone for the 9.9 Also interested to see 15hp yamaha prop results and top speeds Can these boats be launched from a beach in surf wave conditions Would also like to see a how they handle a bar crossing Keep up the great work

[@daddyshark1174]

31km/hr which is around 20mph. On my 330 with 9.8 tohatsu I get about 20 ok stock prop. Havent done testing of the cupped solas, that's coming.

[@TRUEKITINFLATABLES]

That's correct. Top speed was 31kph. There are prop shapes that could probably give you a bit more top end if you were racing it with a lightish load

[@daddyshark1174]

@@TRUEKITINFLATABLES oh, great, thanks Rod!Now I need to get me some prop shades too.. Lol :)

[@paultaylor3856]

Interesting. Good review.

[@TRUEKITINFLATABLES]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@timquain5341]

Do you guys do a boat and motor package deal?

[@NickOutdoors1]

Hi Rod, what was the top speed you got on the 9.9 with the standard prop? Video seems to cutout at 5:55 :)

[@TRUEKITINFLATABLES]

Hi Nick. Top speed with the 9.9hp was 31kph. I reckon if top end speed was your goal, you could do some mods to get more out of it

[@davecox900]

The 6hp would be good with a S/S prop a bit more money but give better performance

[@TRUEKITINFLATABLES]

A stainless prop would be great for the 6hp engines but I don't believe anyone does them. If you know someone who does let me know 👍

[@davecox900]

@@TRUEKITINFLATABLES What you going to charge me to ship a discovery to the uk the one in the test like the size of that. And will give it a review here in the uk

[@corinnetruslove3277]

Does anyone have any video of the Discovery 280 with 2 adults in it? I have a 8hp Tohatsu 2 stroke and need to know if it will plane with 2 adults aboard before I pull the trigger and get one. Many tanks

[@thetoyota86perspective54]

He got it to plane with a 6hp 4 stroke. The Tohatsu weighs very similar and has more grunt so I'd say no issues planing

[@Gpic-2323]

Thanks for sharing Rod.. Can you please provide the spec's for what you would recommend for my 5Hp and also your aftermarket company contact info if I sourced from them (or you if you prefer). Email would be great if you could.

[@TRUEKITINFLATABLES]

Hi Greg, I'll drop you an email to find out what engine you are using and what sort of load etc

[@waynejones4526]

Will have to get one of these cats for 2025

[@簡力軒]

What model is your boat?

[@TRUEKITINFLATABLES]

Discovery

[@p.a.ch.3861]

could you inform on Knots/ hr. instead of km/ hour

[@TRUEKITINFLATABLES]

It's pretty easy. Approximately half the km/h for knots

[@dombivi]

Was the mercury 2 Stroke or 4 Stroke

[@TRUEKITINFLATABLES]

That one is a 2-stroke

[@s2oooo]

Oh come on. 6hp the dog was further forward obviously quicker acceleration 😂. Also the most important thing is for the prop to hit maximum RPM the information we actually need. I have the 6hp stock prop 3.3m 37kg sib 5500rpm. So i cut it down sharpened it now 5900 15.1 knots from 14.4 before.

[@LucasCross-pf4ql]

can i have one for free please