MuddyBottomBluz Posted September 2, 2023 Report Share Posted September 2, 2023 This popped up on YouTube and it compares a Minn Kota stock prop and a prop by APC on a trolling motor. This is probably the best video I have seen showing a true comparison. I still have a lot of questions, like durability, still looking into this but thought I would share. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanaflatsfish Posted September 2, 2023 Report Share Posted September 2, 2023 What's your opinion? dc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuddyBottomBluz Posted September 2, 2023 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2023 On the fence about durability and the higher voltage motors? Just found it so investigating. They make props for large scale model airplanes and entered the trolling motor world. I will check it out for my 36 volt 101 trolling motor. My only problem is the draft you would lose with the longer blades. Again, just investigating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanaflatsfish Posted September 3, 2023 Report Share Posted September 3, 2023 Very interesting video....might be worth taking a swing at it for a few $$ dc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FINCHASER Posted September 3, 2023 Report Share Posted September 3, 2023 Im holding out for a toroidal propeller for a TM... (shaped like Sharrow props) this design is proving itself in a big way in drones and other applications using traditional propellers 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smilemaker Posted September 3, 2023 Report Share Posted September 3, 2023 Its not all about speed How much torque does it have in a strong current 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HewesYourDaddy Posted September 3, 2023 Report Share Posted September 3, 2023 I think I've posted this before....... Kipawa 3 blade high performance trolling motor props. I've put one on every TM I've owned and now my friends do also. https://www.kipawapropellers.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HewesYourDaddy Posted September 3, 2023 Report Share Posted September 3, 2023 And just to mention - I've dealt with APC props for a very long time on RC airplanes. They are good on model aircraft, but I can't see a narrow chord propeller being very practical, and definitely not near as efficient as a wide chord prop that is to be used in water and strong current where you need to travel the opposite direction or the holding force to stay in one place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HewesYourDaddy Posted September 3, 2023 Report Share Posted September 3, 2023 1 hour ago, smilemaker said: Its not all about speed How much torque does it have in a strong current Correct. And the Kipawa props that I've been using on my MinnKota are said to be faster AND more efficient than stock TM props. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanaflatsfish Posted September 3, 2023 Report Share Posted September 3, 2023 9 minutes ago, HewesYourDaddy said: I think I've posted this before....... Kipawa 3 blade high performance trolling motor props. I've put one on every TM I've owned and now my friends do also. https://www.kipawapropellers.com/ I have them on my MK as well....very good prop. DC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanaflatsfish Posted September 3, 2023 Report Share Posted September 3, 2023 3 minutes ago, HewesYourDaddy said: And just to mention - I've dealt with APC props for a very long time on RC airplanes. They are good on model aircraft, but I can't see a narrow chord propeller being very practical, and definitely not near as efficient as a wide chord prop that is to be used in water and strong current where you need to travel the opposite direction or the holding force to stay in one place. Excellent point....but, for a few $$....maybe I"ll be a guinea pig I like new tech stuff...could be a complete DUD on a 23 HPS 36V DC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stosiak Posted September 6, 2023 Report Share Posted September 6, 2023 On 9/3/2023 at 8:30 AM, HewesYourDaddy said: I think I've posted this before....... Kipawa 3 blade high performance trolling motor props. I've put one on every TM I've owned and now my friends do also. https://www.kipawapropellers.com/ And it is nearly impossible to get your fly line or fishing line behind the hub. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HewesYourDaddy Posted September 6, 2023 Report Share Posted September 6, 2023 5 hours ago, stosiak said: And it is nearly impossible to get your fly line or fishing line behind the hub. That’s good to know! I’ve only done it once on a friend’s boat, and that was a huge PITA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
searing Posted September 7, 2023 Report Share Posted September 7, 2023 On 9/3/2023 at 8:30 AM, HewesYourDaddy said: I think I've posted this before....... Kipawa 3 blade high performance trolling motor props. I've put one on every TM I've owned and now my friends do also. https://www.kipawapropellers.com/ I’ve been using the Kipawa propeller since you mentioned it in a post several months earlier. I like it better than the stock MK. Very much appreciated the info. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HewesYourDaddy Posted September 7, 2023 Report Share Posted September 7, 2023 1 hour ago, searing said: I’ve been using the Kipawa propeller since you mentioned it in a post several months earlier. I like it better than the stock MK. Very much appreciated the info. Thanks That’s what’s is great about this forum. Lots of info for others to take advantage of. I’m glad I could help! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tender Posted September 7, 2023 Report Share Posted September 7, 2023 2 hours ago, searing said: I’ve been using the Kipawa propeller since you mentioned it in a post several months earlier. I like it better than the stock MK. Very much appreciated the info. Thanks I purchased one for my MotorGuide when my OEM propeller lost a fight with an oyster bar. I notice very little to no difference in the between the Motorguide propeller and the Kipawa propeller. But at $40 vs $60 I'll definitely buy the Kipawa again. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HewesYourDaddy Posted September 7, 2023 Report Share Posted September 7, 2023 29 minutes ago, Tender said: I purchased one for my MotorGuide when my OEM propeller lost a fight with an oyster bar. I notice very little to no difference in the between the Motorguide propeller and the Kipawa propeller. But at $40 vs $60 I'll definitely buy the Kipawa again. Mine holds better in current. Seems to not use up battery charge as much also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanaflatsfish Posted September 7, 2023 Report Share Posted September 7, 2023 6 hours ago, searing said: I’ve been using the Kipawa propeller since you mentioned it in a post several months earlier. I like it better than the stock MK. Very much appreciated the info. Thanks I have a Kipawa prop on my 36V for the HPS 23....holds like a rock in a strong current.....3 blade. DC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tender Posted September 8, 2023 Report Share Posted September 8, 2023 On 9/7/2023 at 10:41 AM, HewesYourDaddy said: Mine holds better in current. Seems to not use up battery charge as much also. Ahhh makes sense, I have 24v Lithiums on a HPXV and have never come close to running out of juice and rarely fish high current. Probably why I haven't seen a huge difference. It is more durable than the OEM but not as durable as when I put the aluminum Machete prop on it. That thing was indestructible but it finally got a little harmonic hum to it. The Kipawa is definitely superior to the OEM though. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BK922 Posted October 24, 2023 Report Share Posted October 24, 2023 Word of caution! I love the Kipawa so far, for all the reasons mentioned above and none of that dreaded shudder vibration when turning at higher speeds. something to consider, because if it’s design, larger and more pitch, it’s gonna draw more amps at speed compared to stock. There is a video out on YouTube of a guy comparing the amp draw between the two props at different speed settings. If operating in heavy current/heavy load etc, this has the potential to overwhelm your plug and or breaker. I was lazy when I got my new to me Mav last month and didn’t replace the cylindrical old style battery plug with a battery tender plug like I usually do. Went out tarpon fishing bridges in high current the other night and pop goes the breaker. Open up deck hatch, cloud of smoke. A bad connection on that plug with the increased draw basically melted the whole thing before blowing the breaker. Could have been worse but got it cooled down and settled went home, replaced with battery tender, back to the bridge the other night no problem. so, this is not to pick in any particular plug but rather if you choose this prop be mindful of the increased load and check to make sure all your connections and breakers are working properly! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanaflatsfish Posted October 25, 2023 Report Share Posted October 25, 2023 19 hours ago, BK922 said: so, this is not to pick in any particular plug but rather if you choose this prop be mindful of the increased load and check to make sure all your connections and breakers are working properly! heavy load plus poor connection = smoke for sure...good post for all of us.....not only bad connection but heavy corrosion or a loose connection will result even in worse....the wire can fry somewhere you can't see it.. dc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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