Let me know if you want me to try the APC 10X8!!! This is my first tech vid.... If it gets tons of views and likes, I'll buy and try that prop, and who knows, I'm thinking of building my own electric outboard on a budget.....
Hi Codyakfishing, I wanted to give you, my updates. I followed your suggestion and went to Home Depot with my prop. Found the correct bolt to simulate the prop shaft and started digging through the washers. Found a M10 that fit perfectly. It took 4 of them to stack to the threads. I just went out yesterday and wow! The prop is faster, but I what I found most impressive was the quiet and smooth ride. Totally different from both the stock prop and the 3 blade Kipewa. I trolled nonstop for 7 hours and usually the battery would be at 70 something percent when I put it on charge. It was at 88 percent, what an incredible savings. I use my motor on the rental boats at my home lake. The boat is a 15-foot, flat bottom, fiberglass Carlonia Skift that weighs over 500 pounds. Thanks again for all your very timely support! You mentioned on a video you live in Colorado. I am from Colorado, a small town in Delta County on the Western Slope. Let for the Navy in 1984 and never made it back home. I do go back for hunting trips when I can. Take care and GOD bless!
That's awesome, I'm glad it worked great for you. Yea I was surprised at the balance of these props. My motor used to shake at full power but these new props eliminated it.
Great video and I love how it was straight to the point We didn’t have to watch him load up the dog air up the boat drive to the lake and help his brother move if all videos were like that that would be great
I did about the same for my kayak, with a 40# MinnKota, but I used a 12 x 5 APC prop, because it was beefier, but I cut one inch off each tip, leaving a square end shape. Worked great, but I didn't use it on my kayak much, and use it on my 14-foot aluminum v-bow flats skiff, which weighs around 300 pounds. I use it just as a trolling motor in the marshes, and I've never come back to the ramp with less than 12 volts in my 35-amp-hour battery. Prop cleans itself with a short reverse burst. Good video. TexasJim in Rockport, TX
Thanks a lot!!!! Sorry Ive been MIA lately, 60hr work weeks and bad weather have kept me off of the water lately!!! I'll definitely be out testing new props as soon as I can!!!
@codyakfishing8856 You are most welcome! I know about long hours, family, and getting things done around the house first! I really appreciate your videos and you being very helpful with timely replies!
No problem, APC is a model airplane prop company, but the props I tested they designed for specifically for trolling motors. I don't think I'll go back to stock
Holy macaroni!!!!! You guys just blew my mind. You guys totally blew me away. I’m over here trying to figure out. What am I doing wrong I get a bigger motor. I keep my weight down what I’m carrying in my kayak and I’m never satisfied with the speed and I come across this video .!?! You have no idea the game change you had given me! Thank you so much for sharing this video and the effort you took in putting it together and making it where we understand what the comparison is all about! Thank you again much love❤
@@Kathryn-n9s np, I'm so glad it helped you out. I've spent years trying out different things with weight and what not and all it was is a cheap prop....lol wish I would of known it sooner!!!
I think this is one of the best side by side comparison videos ever put out. I hve both pitch blades for my motors also and I didn't have my meter hooked up but i noticed that the 5 pitch was. Little too much chop for the 30lb. I'll have to try it on my 55lb. I did just mount my 80# 24v to the front of my kayak so I'm very excited to see how that proforms. I just added minn kota quick release plates to both my tri-toon an kayak so i can swap it back and forth.
I've got a BUNCH of APC's here at home and, I never in my wildest dreams thought they could be used on a boat. We used alot of 12x6 and 12x8's in our size models. Next, I'm going to hear about model airplane engines powering kayaks lol 😆
@@codyakfishing8856 First, great video and thanks for making this!! Amazing that you got this kind of performance in a floppy inflatable boat. The APC "Marine" props are the ones you want. They're made for kayak motors, which are just trolling motors. Also the APC props are *probably* better made than the trolling motor props because I *believe* they have a higher glass content and use longer glass fibers, and so should be much stronger than their size/thinness would suggest.
I have been using APC propellers for over 15 years in my RC planes. They use powerful testing software and real-world testing so that you know you are getting a better product than the rest out there.
Your a hero. So glad I came across your video. Ive been looking at E outboards for a while but after this Ill be continuing use of my minn kota 55. Ive been running my minn kota 55 for around 2 years and upgraded battery first and added a PWM. The PWM is huge and I would definitely recommend. Ill gladly show you my setup. I think with the APC prop ill see some big improvement.
Important note everyone!!! Make sure if you order the 10X5 prop, you order the one the link takes you too...... make sure it's the 10X5m-LH, as there is a rc plane made prop of the same number
HI, love the video. I have the Endura 55 Minn Kota. I ordered the 10x5 from the link. When I went to install it, I realized that nut and washer does not snug up against the prop like the stock prop does. I am concerned that extra slop will casue the prop to come off the shear pin. Your thoughts and advice? You did not show the whole remove and replacment so I dont know if you used extra washers to create a stack. Thank you in advance for you reply and suggestions or thoughts on this.
@@chriscarr6392 I should have sorry, so if you got the 10x5m-lh then you would have to add washers to trash the threads of the shaft.. that's what I did and works perfectly fine, there's a couple other videos that show the install of it
I also bought the care kit that is a weed shroud since it’s mounted on the rudder I’d have to get out of yak to clear. Opted not to do the drop in so can still peddle up on the fishing spots.
With out a doubt I liked and subscribed and bought 2 sets of 10X4 props and if I watched all of the way to the end ! I would have bought the 10 X 5 just for what you said the sheer pin being incased in the hub on both sides!🤨crap! I’ll just have to buy 2 or 6 more of the 10X5 s … thanks I look forward to to going faster with less amp draw!!! Awesome man ! Good job!
@@mengkhang1037 I took it out on a windy day and didn't lose much speed, maybe .2 mph, so they defiantly have the push, something I wasn't expecting considering the size of the blades
I flew R/C airplanes back in the 80s. I remember when APC props came along and they were a big improvement over the Master Airscrew and Top Flight Props we all used at the time. The only downside was that they were pretty ugly while sitting on the ground.(Beautiful airplane with an ugly prop) You could spend a lot of time getting a prop balanced but the APC props were usually spot on balance wise. I would put a 10x4 prop on my plane if I was doing a climb and glide competition. A 10x4 prop would make a plane climb like a rocket. For general flying I would us a 10x6 or a 10x7 if I wanted a bit more speed. All of that said I have always known that APC made a high quality product. I had NO IDEA they made trolling motor props. I will be picking up a few of these for my MinnKota Powerdrive v2 55lb thrust trolling motor. Thanks for sharing this! On another note you might try and put an aluminum or for simplicity sake a plastic snap on spinner (nose cone) on the prop and see if improves the performance any. More "aerodynamic"...
Great video and great comparison. I do wish you would have ended with a tabular comparison of all the spped/current results. I couldn't remember all 15 of the 30# test runs and the 3 45# motor runs by the end. Still, good video and thanks for taking the time to make it.
It would be interesting to see if adding a nozzle/shroud around the APC prop, or even just a top fin would help with additional speed by directing the thrusts.
You could wrap some braided line around the hub and fix it with some c/a, (super glue), to close off the drive pin channel. APC makes great props for my radio control models as well.
Thanks for the tip, I find the 10X5 prop fits my needs more for my bigger motor, I contacted APC and I'm going to test even more props in the future, I also mentioned to them to make the 10X4 with the same hub design as the 10X5
My first outboard motor for my kayak was a 24v rover push mower motor with a cut down 9x6apc nitro aeroplane prop it lasted for a long time before the exposed motor seized but only after I left it submerged for several day’s
@@codyakfishing8856 sorry it’s long been disposed of, it was originally made for the 2011 floods as a means of navigating the new wetlands lol, it was an easy motor for projects like that having a metric threaded shaft, I have another interesting motor I’m currently refreshing for the next season it’s based on a 29cc pope trimmer and over 10 years old I might put up a video on it being tuned and running the yak
I just placed my order for 4 0f the 10x5's. I saw the 10x8 but didn't order yet. I see you're gonna post a video about the 10x8, I'm really looking forward to that one. Thank you very much for all the info...I'm new to the inflatable boat world and I really don't know much about trolling motors. I share the exact same set up as you (Mariner 4 and Minn kota c2 30) You have a new subscriber...Thanks again!!!
No problem, I'm glad you enjoyed the video, im going to do my best to get out to the lake today and go more in depth with the 10X5 and I also have a 10X8 I'm going to test, you will be happy with the 10X5, but please use either a 30amp fuse or breaker with your setup
I have the exact same volt meter. I ended up buying 3 pros with diff pitches.. Will test sooon on my 30 year old but still running string 32 LB min kota.
Just came across this video and find it very interesting. My question revolves around using this prop with the trolling motor that guys use in their gps controlled motors as anchors with the spot lock feature. These are heavier boats that need to move a lot of mass quickly. However, weeds are rarely a problem when you are in the open water. A prop designed for weedy situations will not be the same as one designed for open water on a light boat. Also same challenge when trying to design a prop for a 18' bass boat vs one for a 25' center console. Still, I really appreciate the work you did with this video.
@@MrStoshb no problem, I also wonder how it would do with a gps motor, let's hope someone tries it, I personally don't have one, but these props are cheap enough it would be worth a shot
My kids have the boats I am describing. When I see them for thanksgiving I will bug them to try this out. Fairly cheap and easy to test. @@codyakfishing8856
Ok, been motorizing kayaks for 10 years, tried the APC props on one of my trolling motors. Yes you do get some improvement but the downside is in trying to reverse in wind and/or currents. The APC prop fails to provide adequate reversing power in those conditions vs a standard prop and can wind up putting one in a poor situation so I have gone back to using the prop that comes with the motor. The best saving for weight and amp usage I have found is by using a brushless trolling motor.
I agree with the brushless trolling motor, I'd love to try one out sometime, as for reversing I didn't have an issue on the boat, in fact it reversed better than stock, did you use the props meant for rc? The props I'm using is specifically made for trolling motors, and I'm looking into powering my small kayak one day, how do the side mounted kayaks do?
@@codyakfishing8856 look at other channels. Many videos of people making all types of foot steering systems with cables attached to the shaft of the trolling motor. You can make them foot steered. Or if you're just a little ambitious, you can make an electric, or remote servo that you can hook up to the shaft to turn it with a dial.
I'm sorry, he isn't using an APC prop, I have not gotten the chance to measure his prop shaft yet, but if I were u, I'd order the 10X5 and the 10X8, and if u had to you can drill out the prop a bit to fit your motor shaft, just make sure you take readings of your amps so that way you won't damage the motor if it works too hard, and also, these props are not weedless at all
That's a bummer, I don't usually fish weeds myself, and I use my motor as more of an outboard, but I think the tradeoff is worth it, maybe if you get the thumbscrew kit and just swap props when your fishing heavy weeds, only takes a minute
@@codyakfishing8856 Thanks for your video. I bought the 10x8M-LH marine prop. I haven't tested it yet, but I mounted it on my Endura Max 55 with a Bullnose rudder and a TH Grass Goat. The Goat is adjustable, so you can set it's blade near the prop.
That's awesome man, let me know how it works for you!! I haven't tested it yet, I had severe weather on my last day off then I got sick... Been a rough week
Agreed, with their stock prop they are designed for low speed tq and ability to be weedless, interestingly, the epropultion has 71lb of thrust and spins at 1500 rpm, same as the 24v 86lb motor I have, I want to try an epropultion prop on my 86lb, possibly my next trolling motor video???
@codyakfishing8856 codyak you have comments from waynetheboatguy That's saying something Your going up!!! I have 6 times the subs u have and I can tell you your onto something!
Grate video keep them coming Couldn’t get the wife to watch it or make sense of it with the watts and vots A wrap up would of been nice for none electric ppl but love the detail Also just picked up intex 4 so I’ll subscribe for the intex videos
Before anyone runs out and buys one of these APC props keep in mind that they get tangled in the weeds very easily and when they do they don't want to turn anymore and it amps out the motor creating hot wires and possibly tripping the circuit breaker.
@@WillSelbyKayakFishing 100% correct, I'd only recommend them on watercraft where you can easily get to/clean the prop off. Back of a kayak isn't ideal
@codyakfishing8856 if you turn your prop left or right then gun it in reverse you can clear the weeds but it's a pain in the butt and heats up the wires pretty good.
@@codyakfishing8856 Last year I upgraded to a pond prowler for that exact reason. Was way too frustating to load the hard floor in, but even more frustrating to launch without it.
Hi Cody, That was impressive. Please if I am wrong help me understand. From your experiment it seems the better deal is the c2 30Lb. For the gain in Mph the 55lb cost twice as much as the C2 for very little gain. It looks like the 10/4 was the winner for the C2 but both worked better than stock. I just ordered the C2 and 10/5 for my nucanoe unlimited. Thank you so much for doing the research it was very helpful in making my decision.
Great video! Going to have to test this out on my 14' jon boat with the minn kota 55lb. Will be happy to get to my fishing spots quicker with more energy saved. Have you noticed any real felt difference when carrying more weight onboard?
I haven't tried more weight yet, with the kids in school now and the wife working full time, it's tough to find a day we can all go out together, let me know how it works out on your Jon boat, I'm interested to know .....
It's called navionics from the Google Play store, it has (or had I'm not sure now) a one time fee of 10$, and u get speed, a topo map of many common lakes
I know I got my words out wrong and to be honest I was half asleep, the next video shows me going by amps of 5, so I checked speed at 5, 10, 15, then 25 amps, it's the enduramax so it's a variable speed motor
No problem, happy to help... Remember, these props are not weedless at all, but for the price and the speed and efficiency upgrade is say it's worth it
Good morning. I just came across your video. I need to look into getting some of these-thank you for showing them. Wondering what app you are using also for the speed? Thank you and have a good day
@@rayjrdibenedetto867 no problem at all, consider subbing, when I reach 500 subs, I'm gunna build a budget electric outboard, at 1/3 of the cost of epropultion
Codyak Fishing - It's been a little over a year since you made this video. Are you still using the APC props? Have you had any issues in that time? Which prop did you settle on?
@@DeanMk1 I've been meaning to make a follow up, but truth be told I'm a bit low on funds and can't get my little boat registered, I've used it a dozen more times and settled on the 10x5m-lp and haven't had many issues with it, other than some weeds now and again
@ perfect ordering now thank you so much I kayak in saltwater where sometimes the currents suck I just need that little extra you’re awesome got a subscribe from me!
Very Interesting, I would like to see some experimentation with the APC three and four blade props of various sizes and pitches. I wonder how durable the would be like say hitting a plastic bag under the surface. Extra sheer pins for sure.
Oh yea always have extra shear pins, and with the other props APC makes, they are thin and flimsy.... The props I tested were purpose made for a trolling motor, as for durability yet I'm not too sure... But I will keep everyone updated, I'm not going back to the stock prop anytime soon
added blades raise friction losses, but can be smoother and quieter. 4 blades are often used for high power applications, where a longer two blade is impractical.
@@fwaynedavisSo a prop that has two blades at 6” each has less drag than a prop with four blades at 3” I would like to see a comparison of the two amp draw and speed.
@@codyakfishing8856I just gave those dimensions because they have the same amount of blade surface area and thought it would be interesting to find out if they pulled the same amperage. Cheers.
Trolling motor blades are designed to be quiet. Im curious to know if those blades are any different as fare as sound goes. I know they real loud on airplanes.
Nice test! The believe the difference would be even larger with a different boat. Your boat probably has a really low hull speed, and thus most of the energy goes into making waves. Standard trolling motor props are designed to have high torque and to cut weeds, so it explains why they're not very efficient.
I thought the same thing, but I recently bought a 12' aluminum v hull boat and have the same top speed...lol but it definitely cuts through the water much better....
I actually want to put that to the test, I was thinking of creating drag by pulling a couple of 5 gallon buckets behind it. My theory is the original prop may have more pushing power, but how much more???
@codyakfishing8856 The width of trolling motor props is much wider to provide much more push or pull against the water during a single revolution. They aren't made for speed, which your test showed. They do provide the additional thrust required to move a heavy object. The RC props are designed to spin about 10K RPM, and they have an airfoil design to create thrust instead of a huge surface area.
@@reyn3545 I agree, for a larger craft the stock prop would be much better due to its greater tq output, although on smaller crafts such as Jon boats and kayaks I believe the tradeoff is worth it, from a speed and efficiency standpoint
not RC props? they are made for marine applications. prop design tools have just evolved considerably with the advent of advanced CAD/CAM fluid dynamics simulations abilities as well as AI integration...
@@codyakfishing8856 I was doing about 3.8-3.9mph before. Made a huge difference. I normally tie up with my wife and drag her around and we were doing 3.9mph with the new prop tied together.
@codyakfishing8856 you never know what can and will go viral I had a video about a blue crab lure by savage gear get 48,000 views overnight Still haven't been able to replicate the virality of that one but let that be your inspiration
@@SaltWaterBassTv defiantly, u know at this moment I only care about helping a fellow fisherman/boat angler out.... My channel started when I worked inspection over the road, and I recorded myself fishing so my two sons can watch since I wasn't there with them, but lately decided to continue the channel since quitting that job to stay home with the family
@codyakfishing8856 love to hear the family time is important to you Same here! Wonder if these props from apc would help the fancy motors like.the ulterra and spotlock ones?
came across this video, and thought i would watch, most comments are with kayaks, ad boats like your showing. what do you think these would do for like a 18' bass boat? front trolling motor and rear stationary trolling motor for lakes my area that are all electric? do you think my boat will be too heavy? just curious? thanks
Honestly I'm not sure, when I get some more time off work I'm going to put some of these props to the test on a 28' pontoon boat with a 112lb thrust Minn Kota ultrex, I'll try to get that video out as soon as possible, but for only 6$ I'd say it's worth a shot, I'd get the 10X5 and 10X8 props and test them both out, just be sure to measure the current draw so you don't overload the system
@@codyakfishing8856 hey, i know its ben a while, but finally got the boat out and got to try your props, started with the 10x8, and it was awesome, moved my 18' bass boat along great. quite amazed , thanks for the info and have to see how it does on a windy day, it was pretty calm. but didn't seem to use much battery either, used it almost 5-6 hours
Hey, I just purchased the APC 10 X 5M - LH to go on my Newport 55lb trolling motor and noticed the pin is a larger diameter than what is on the APC prop slot. I also checked my Minn Kota 35lb trolling motor and the pin is slightly smaller than the Newport but still larger diameter than the APC prop slot. Did you have to modify the prop slot to fit or just press it onto the pin? by the way shaft diameter is no issue. Thanks for the video, it is great information!
I didn't have to modify it for my minn Kota 30 or 55, but if it's an 1/8 inch sheer pin it does fit tight into the recess.kf the prop, it sorta just pops right in
@@levitch these APC props do get tangled up in the weeds, which is why I'd only recommend them if you can access it easily to clean off, for a trolling motor mounted on the back of a kayak I wouldn't since you'd have to beach it to clean it off
I'm sure the kota sacrifices speed for weedless running. Mine came with what they call their power prop and I switched to the weedless wedge. It's actually a slightly bigger prop, appears to be even larger surface area, lower pitch and more rake. It just goes through some of the thickest stuff without fouling. I'm sure that's why they aren't the most efficient design. I doubt that APC would do well in weeds due to 0 rake. Rake may not be the right term, whatever describes the long swept leading edge of the prop.
I agree with you, my sole purpose for my setup is speed and efficiency, if I know I'm gunna fish a very weedy area I'll switch out the prop for my weedless wedge, Im thinking of ordering the finger bolt to make the switching more convenient.
@@codyakfishing8856 oh yeah, I wasn't disagreeing with you or anything. Just stating what I believe the reason for their huge inefficiency is. If I lived somewhere I wasn't weed whacking with my trolling motor I would totally put one of these on. I can't even use the power prop though, it fouls up so much. Also it's on a fishing boat foot control motor. I have a gas outboard so speed is less important to me. It was interesting when I switched from the power to the weedless I dropped almost 1 mph max speed though. One of these days I'll put my amp clamp on and see which one is worse, Id guess the weedless even though it's slower, just a lot more surface area/drag the motor has to fight. Hydrodynamics and propellers are so interesting. I would never guess a propeller as skinny as these would actually produce more thrust with less power consumption.
With the 10x5m-lh prop I saved a lot of battery time, I went from using 36 to 26 amps at full power, which is 27% power savings, which in term gains me 27% more battery life on the water
I'm pretty sure these props are no where near as durable as the original, just have to use extra caution when using them. But at 6$ a piece I'd order 3 or 4 of them and keep spares
Prop change for a Minn Kota on an Intex Mariner 4 is the exact content I was looking for.
Let me know if you want me to try the APC 10X8!!! This is my first tech vid.... If it gets tons of views and likes, I'll buy and try that prop, and who knows, I'm thinking of building my own electric outboard on a budget.....
Please!
One is on order.... Should be here in a few days...!!!
But just a 10X8 prop, I don't have the money to buy a bigger trolling motor at the moment
dont get the 10x14 it wont work - i tried for jokes. lol. would like to see 10x8.
@@JosephMBoyer how did it go, I'm genuinely curious...lol???
Hi Codyakfishing, I wanted to give you, my updates. I followed your suggestion and went to Home Depot with my prop. Found the correct bolt to simulate the prop shaft and started digging through the washers. Found a M10 that fit perfectly. It took 4 of them to stack to the threads. I just went out yesterday and wow! The prop is faster, but I what I found most impressive was the quiet and smooth ride. Totally different from both the stock prop and the 3 blade Kipewa. I trolled nonstop for 7 hours and usually the battery would be at 70 something percent when I put it on charge. It was at 88 percent, what an incredible savings. I use my motor on the rental boats at my home lake. The boat is a 15-foot, flat bottom, fiberglass Carlonia Skift that weighs over 500 pounds. Thanks again for all your very timely support! You mentioned on a video you live in Colorado. I am from Colorado, a small town in Delta County on the Western Slope. Let for the Navy in 1984 and never made it back home. I do go back for hunting trips when I can. Take care and GOD bless!
That's awesome, I'm glad it worked great for you. Yea I was surprised at the balance of these props. My motor used to shake at full power but these new props eliminated it.
Great video and I love how it was straight to the point
We didn’t have to watch him load up the dog air up the boat drive to the lake and help his brother move if all videos were like that that would be great
Lmao oh man you had me cracking up, Ill make sure to keep the videos straight to the point, especially the fishing parts....lmao
I did about the same for my kayak, with a 40# MinnKota, but I used a 12 x 5 APC prop, because it was beefier, but I cut one inch off each tip, leaving a square end shape. Worked great, but I didn't use it on my kayak much, and use it on my 14-foot aluminum v-bow flats skiff, which weighs around 300 pounds. I use it just as a trolling motor in the marshes, and I've never come back to the ramp with less than 12 volts in my 35-amp-hour battery. Prop cleans itself with a short reverse burst. Good video. TexasJim in Rockport, TX
Thanks for the tip for getting weeds off, I'm gunna have to try that... and these props for sure have much better efficiency than stock!!!!
So u made the 12x5 and 11x5 after it was cut??
Thanks!
Just wanted to say thanks for all of your support!
Thanks a lot!!!! Sorry Ive been MIA lately, 60hr work weeks and bad weather have kept me off of the water lately!!! I'll definitely be out testing new props as soon as I can!!!
@codyakfishing8856 You are most welcome! I know about long hours, family, and getting things done around the house first! I really appreciate your videos and you being very helpful with timely replies!
The video I didn’t know I needed. Thank you so much, I ordered right after the video ended.
I'm glad it helped!! Let me know how it works out for u
@@codyakfishing8856 fo sho
Look like model airplane props, who would've thought! Might not be the best choice for a weedy lake. Fascinating thanks much!
No problem, APC is a model airplane prop company, but the props I tested they designed for specifically for trolling motors. I don't think I'll go back to stock
Holy macaroni!!!!!
You guys just blew my mind. You guys totally blew me away. I’m over here trying to figure out. What am I doing wrong I get a bigger motor. I keep my weight down what I’m carrying in my kayak and I’m never satisfied with the speed and I come across this video .!?!
You have no idea the game change you had given me! Thank you so much for sharing this video and the effort you took in putting it together and making it where we understand what the comparison is all about! Thank you again much love❤
@@Kathryn-n9s np, I'm so glad it helped you out. I've spent years trying out different things with weight and what not and all it was is a cheap prop....lol wish I would of known it sooner!!!
I think this is one of the best side by side comparison videos ever put out. I hve both pitch blades for my motors also and I didn't have my meter hooked up but i noticed that the 5 pitch was. Little too much chop for the 30lb. I'll have to try it on my 55lb. I did just mount my 80# 24v to the front of my kayak so I'm very excited to see how that proforms. I just added minn kota quick release plates to both my tri-toon an kayak so i can swap it back and forth.
Thanks, I hope it works out on the kayak, it should do better than on my boat
I can't believe this. I'm a life-long model airplane builder/flyer and I have never heard of ANYONE using them on a boat!!!
This is amazing!!!
I thought the same exact thing.... I heard of someone using it before and I had to check it out for myself
I've got a BUNCH of APC's here at home and, I never in my wildest dreams thought they could be used on a boat. We used alot of 12x6 and 12x8's in our size models. Next, I'm going to hear about model airplane engines powering kayaks lol 😆
Thats funny because the ones I ordered specifically say "great for kayaks" lol apparently great for small boats as well
@@codyakfishing8856 First, great video and thanks for making this!! Amazing that you got this kind of performance in a floppy inflatable boat. The APC "Marine" props are the ones you want. They're made for kayak motors, which are just trolling motors. Also the APC props are *probably* better made than the trolling motor props because I *believe* they have a higher glass content and use longer glass fibers, and so should be much stronger than their size/thinness would suggest.
@@kmasonschecter thanks man, yea those props were the ones made for trolling motors, those mariner 4's aren't bad boats at all, pretty thick material.
I have been using APC propellers for over 15 years in my RC planes. They use powerful testing software and real-world testing so that you know you are getting a better product than the rest out there.
Your a hero. So glad I came across your video. Ive been looking at E outboards for a while but after this Ill be continuing use of my minn kota 55. Ive been running my minn kota 55 for around 2 years and upgraded battery first and added a PWM. The PWM is huge and I would definitely recommend. Ill gladly show you my setup. I think with the APC prop ill see some big improvement.
That's awesome, I hope it works out for you!!!!
Important note everyone!!! Make sure if you order the 10X5 prop, you order the one the link takes you too...... make sure it's the 10X5m-LH, as there is a rc plane made prop of the same number
HI, love the video. I have the Endura 55 Minn Kota. I ordered the 10x5 from the link. When I went to install it, I realized that nut and washer does not snug up against the prop like the stock prop does. I am concerned that extra slop will casue the prop to come off the shear pin. Your thoughts and advice? You did not show the whole remove and replacment so I dont know if you used extra washers to create a stack. Thank you in advance for you reply and suggestions or thoughts on this.
@@chriscarr6392 I should have sorry, so if you got the 10x5m-lh then you would have to add washers to trash the threads of the shaft.. that's what I did and works perfectly fine, there's a couple other videos that show the install of it
@@codyakfishing8856 Awesome!! Thanks so much for the very prompt reply!
@@chriscarr6392 np buddy, good luck with your setup!!!
@codyakfishing8856 Once I go with APC, I will let you my results!. Thanks again!
I also bought the care kit that is a weed shroud since it’s mounted on the rudder I’d have to get out of yak to clear. Opted not to do the drop in so can still peddle up on the fishing spots.
Very nice!!!
Thanks!! I tested yesterday. It worked very well, was 1-2 gear faster than original one. Hope the battery life can be improved as well.
It very well should, I will add however, that the battery savings are better on the pwm models (no speeds, ones with 1-100%
Thanks for posting this video, I had no idea these were even available.
Np, I didn't either until I was bored one night looking up random stuff....lmao
Man what an awesome video and info! This is what RUclips was created for.....straight up tech knowledge peer to peer. Thanks!
Your welcome man, glad you liked it and hoped it helped you out!!!
Lets go taking this channel to infinity and beyond!
Amazing speed! Wow! Im sold! Thanks for sharing! Definitely subbed. 😊
Thanks, yea I was pretty surprised on the performance of these props, if there's any other test you'd like to see lmk....
0:45 the P designation is for pusher. Remember these are model aircraft props, in the standard configuration can be driving backwards not forwards.
True thanks for pointing that out
With out a doubt I liked and subscribed and bought 2 sets of 10X4 props and if I watched all of the way to the end ! I would have bought the 10 X 5 just for what you said the sheer pin being incased in the hub on both sides!🤨crap! I’ll just have to buy 2 or 6 more of the 10X5 s … thanks I look forward to to going faster with less amp draw!!! Awesome man ! Good job!
Hope it works out good for ya, yea the props are so cheap it's worth stocking up on a few different ones
Great info!
Thanks for watching! Hope u give it a try, I'm curious to see how it would perform on your kayak!!
I agree I'd love to see how they fair on the river ways.
@@mengkhang1037 I took it out on a windy day and didn't lose much speed, maybe .2 mph, so they defiantly have the push, something I wasn't expecting considering the size of the blades
Nice to know this info. I think I'm going to get one for my 55lb minn kota endura max.
Nice I hope it works for you, just fyi you will need washers to install, but it's easy and straight forward.....
These are great as long as you don't go through weeds.
They work just fine in weeds.
Interesting! I honestly didn’t think props would make such a difference on electric trolley motors.
Trolley. Trolling
Trolley is way more fun to say.
I would love to see you test other props from them especially the one with four blades
I'll talk with APC and see if they can come up with something like that, great idea
APC props are really tough too. They can ground strike and keep goin pretty well. I’ve been using them on R/C airplanes for years
That's great to know, I'm going to use the APC prop exclusively until it breaks
I flew R/C airplanes back in the 80s. I remember when APC props came along and they were a big improvement over the Master Airscrew and Top Flight Props we all used at the time. The only downside was that they were pretty ugly while sitting on the ground.(Beautiful airplane with an ugly prop) You could spend a lot of time getting a prop balanced but the APC props were usually spot on balance wise. I would put a 10x4 prop on my plane if I was doing a climb and glide competition. A 10x4 prop would make a plane climb like a rocket. For general flying I would us a 10x6 or a 10x7 if I wanted a bit more speed. All of that said I have always known that APC made a high quality product. I had NO IDEA they made trolling motor props. I will be picking up a few of these for my MinnKota Powerdrive v2 55lb thrust trolling motor. Thanks for sharing this! On another note you might try and put an aluminum or for simplicity sake a plastic snap on spinner (nose cone) on the prop and see if improves the performance any. More "aerodynamic"...
I'll ha e to make something one of these days and give it a go... I hope the props work out for u
Great video and great comparison. I do wish you would have ended with a tabular comparison of all the spped/current results. I couldn't remember all 15 of the 30# test runs and the 3 45# motor runs by the end. Still, good video and thanks for taking the time to make it.
If you click on my channel then go onto my community posts, I have all the numbers to compare, sorry I tried a graph app but it didn't work out
It would be interesting to see if adding a nozzle/shroud around the APC prop, or even just a top fin would help with additional speed by directing the thrusts.
You could wrap some braided line around the hub and fix it with some c/a, (super glue), to close off the drive pin channel. APC makes great props for my radio control models as well.
Thanks for the tip, I find the 10X5 prop fits my needs more for my bigger motor, I contacted APC and I'm going to test even more props in the future, I also mentioned to them to make the 10X4 with the same hub design as the 10X5
I really appreciate this information.
@@matthewharr6372 np, hope it helps
My first outboard motor for my kayak was a 24v rover push mower motor with a cut down 9x6apc nitro aeroplane prop it lasted for a long time before the exposed motor seized but only after I left it submerged for several day’s
Bro I need a pic of it....
@@codyakfishing8856 sorry it’s long been disposed of, it was originally made for the 2011 floods as a means of navigating the new wetlands lol, it was an easy motor for projects like that having a metric threaded shaft, I have another interesting motor I’m currently refreshing for the next season it’s based on a 29cc pope trimmer and over 10 years old I might put up a video on it being tuned and running the yak
@@needmoreboost6369 I'm interested in seeing this, keep me posted!!!
I just placed my order for 4 0f the 10x5's. I saw the 10x8 but didn't order yet. I see you're gonna post a video about the 10x8, I'm really looking forward to that one. Thank you very much for all the info...I'm new to the inflatable boat world and I really don't know much about trolling motors. I share the exact same set up as you (Mariner 4 and Minn kota c2 30) You have a new subscriber...Thanks again!!!
No problem, I'm glad you enjoyed the video, im going to do my best to get out to the lake today and go more in depth with the 10X5 and I also have a 10X8 I'm going to test, you will be happy with the 10X5, but please use either a 30amp fuse or breaker with your setup
Well, just ordered both pitch, also ordered the 8 inch pitch but I am afraid it will cavitate. Only one way to know! Thanks for the video!
That's great good luck with em, I ordered the 10X8 already, maybe a video on it Friday, stay tuned!!
I have the exact same volt meter. I ended up buying 3 pros with diff pitches.. Will test sooon on my 30 year old but still running string 32 LB min kota.
Awesome, let me know what u come up with!!!
Just came across this video and find it very interesting. My question revolves around using this prop with the trolling motor that guys use in their gps controlled motors as anchors with the spot lock feature. These are heavier boats that need to move a lot of mass quickly. However, weeds are rarely a problem when you are in the open water. A prop designed for weedy situations will not be the same as one designed for open water on a light boat. Also same challenge when trying to design a prop for a 18' bass boat vs one for a 25' center console. Still, I really appreciate the work you did with this video.
@@MrStoshb no problem, I also wonder how it would do with a gps motor, let's hope someone tries it, I personally don't have one, but these props are cheap enough it would be worth a shot
My kids have the boats I am describing. When I see them for thanksgiving I will bug them to try this out. Fairly cheap and easy to test.
@@codyakfishing8856
Thats crazy! Great info! Just ordered one.
Awesome man hope it works out for u!!!
Great idea! Just ordered from APC. Let’s see how it does with these delta weeds!!
Be sure to let me know, where I'm from, there's not many weeds
dam you! things I didn't know I needed and you show me I can get better battery life = more time fishing
Lol exactally, no need for bigger battery, you win twice, more speed and efficiency!!!!
Ok, been motorizing kayaks for 10 years, tried the APC props on one of my trolling motors. Yes you do get some improvement but the downside is in trying to reverse in wind and/or currents. The APC prop fails to provide adequate reversing power in those conditions vs a standard prop and can wind up putting one in a poor situation so I have gone back to using the prop that comes with the motor. The best saving for weight and amp usage I have found is by using a brushless trolling motor.
I agree with the brushless trolling motor, I'd love to try one out sometime, as for reversing I didn't have an issue on the boat, in fact it reversed better than stock, did you use the props meant for rc? The props I'm using is specifically made for trolling motors, and I'm looking into powering my small kayak one day, how do the side mounted kayaks do?
Side mounted motor I meant, I have a cheap Walmart kayak and don't want to invest all that much in foot steering etc....
@@codyakfishing8856 look at other channels. Many videos of people making all types of foot steering systems with cables attached to the shaft of the trolling motor. You can make them foot steered. Or if you're just a little ambitious, you can make an electric, or remote servo that you can hook up to the shaft to turn it with a dial.
Ive seen some vids using a.lonear actuator for steering, I may just build something some time in the near future
Thanks for sharing!!!! I have an Ultrex 112! Would love to try one
Np hope it was helpful to you, my father has the same one, autopilot???
@@codyakfishing8856 what size is he using? I’ll order it ASAP!!! Did he notice the same difference?
I'm sorry, he isn't using an APC prop, I have not gotten the chance to measure his prop shaft yet, but if I were u, I'd order the 10X5 and the 10X8, and if u had to you can drill out the prop a bit to fit your motor shaft, just make sure you take readings of your amps so that way you won't damage the motor if it works too hard, and also, these props are not weedless at all
@@codyakfishing8856 yea I’m not interested in that, I have other plans with the engineer coming up
i like these props, i got both myself. only issue I got is they are far from weedless. lol. but they really are great replacement props for bargain.
That's a bummer, I don't usually fish weeds myself, and I use my motor as more of an outboard, but I think the tradeoff is worth it, maybe if you get the thumbscrew kit and just swap props when your fishing heavy weeds, only takes a minute
@@codyakfishing8856 Thanks for your video. I bought the 10x8M-LH marine prop. I haven't tested it yet, but I mounted it on my Endura Max 55 with a Bullnose rudder and a TH Grass Goat. The Goat is adjustable, so you can set it's blade near the prop.
That's awesome man, let me know how it works for you!! I haven't tested it yet, I had severe weather on my last day off then I got sick... Been a rough week
Obviously trolling motors aren't designed for speed, but it's impressive to see these results!
Agreed, with their stock prop they are designed for low speed tq and ability to be weedless, interestingly, the epropultion has 71lb of thrust and spins at 1500 rpm, same as the 24v 86lb motor I have, I want to try an epropultion prop on my 86lb, possibly my next trolling motor video???
Whats up wayne!!!
@codyakfishing8856 codyak you have comments from waynetheboatguy
That's saying something
Your going up!!!
I have 6 times the subs u have and I can tell you your onto something!
Hey do you think the APC 10.5 would fit my Newport vessel #46 thrust trolling motor?
@@seanpatun9875 I believe it would
Great comparison period
Thanks for the info I will definitely consider it.
Np, hope you enjoyed the vid
Great video. Looks like I might be putting one on my 60lb. Minnkota!
Very nice, let me know how it goes, I recommend the 10X5
Grate video keep them coming
Couldn’t get the wife to watch it or make sense of it with the watts and vots
A wrap up would of been nice for none electric ppl but love the detail
Also just picked up intex 4 so I’ll subscribe for the intex videos
Ty for the input, I'll be sure to include watts/volts and amps in my next test video which may be this Saturday. I'm no expert but I do know enough...
Before anyone runs out and buys one of these APC props keep in mind that they get tangled in the weeds very easily and when they do they don't want to turn anymore and it amps out the motor creating hot wires and possibly tripping the circuit breaker.
@@WillSelbyKayakFishing 100% correct, I'd only recommend them on watercraft where you can easily get to/clean the prop off. Back of a kayak isn't ideal
@codyakfishing8856 if you turn your prop left or right then gun it in reverse you can clear the weeds but it's a pain in the butt and heats up the wires pretty good.
I just ordered five of the 10X5. I'll keep a couple and give the others to my buddies.
Sorry I feel like I'm late to the party but what app are you using to show the nautical maps?
I'm using navionics, it cost 10 bucks but gives u a topo map of many common lakes along with speed
Pueblo tiny boat gang RISE UP.
This makes me miss my excursion 5 and the unrestricted coleman trollers.
The only downside to these inflatables is the cold weather, I got new props to test but every day off is freezing....lol
@@codyakfishing8856 Last year I upgraded to a pond prowler for that exact reason. Was way too frustating to load the hard floor in, but even more frustrating to launch without it.
I like those pond prowlers, I've been keeping an eye out for a bass hunter boat, but money has been too tight lately due to the holiday season
I`m running a Minkota Endura Max 45 on a 14 foot extra wide flat bottom. Not sure how an APC 10 x 5 would work on this setup. Thoughts?
I'm sure it would work just fine for ya
Hi Cody, That was impressive. Please if I am wrong help me understand. From your experiment it seems the better deal is the c2 30Lb. For the gain in Mph the 55lb cost twice as much as the C2 for very little gain. It looks like the 10/4 was the winner for the C2 but both worked better than stock. I just ordered the C2 and 10/5 for my nucanoe unlimited. Thank you so much for doing the research it was very helpful in making my decision.
Np, hope it all works out good for ya!!!!
As the battery voltage drops the amperage will increase at the same time as performance drops.
True if your running lead acid batteries, but I'm running lithium, keeps it above 12.5 volts until u run down to about 20% or so
Great video! Going to have to test this out on my 14' jon boat with the minn kota 55lb. Will be happy to get to my fishing spots quicker with more energy saved. Have you noticed any real felt difference when carrying more weight onboard?
I haven't tried more weight yet, with the kids in school now and the wife working full time, it's tough to find a day we can all go out together, let me know how it works out on your Jon boat, I'm interested to know .....
Thanks for the video ! We have a 40lb on a raft, a 55 on our sailboat and a 112 on our pontoon. I would be interested if suitable props fit the 112 .
How durable are they compared to stock? Like if you hit a rock. Also, weeds could be a problem for those straight props.
I'm not sure how durable they are, they feel pretty robust.... And for weeds they aren't the best in them
what app are you using on you phone to track the speed?
It's called navionics from the Google Play store, it has (or had I'm not sure now) a one time fee of 10$, and u get speed, a topo map of many common lakes
Glad to see the APC props work for you but they are made for RC gas airplanes .
APC does primarily make props for drones/planes etc.... But the ones i tested in the video are specifically made for trolling motors
With the 55 you could compare amps at a set speed.
I know I got my words out wrong and to be honest I was half asleep, the next video shows me going by amps of 5, so I checked speed at 5, 10, 15, then 25 amps, it's the enduramax so it's a variable speed motor
Thank you, I have a busted prop on my freshwater trolling motor and never thought to do this.
No problem, happy to help... Remember, these props are not weedless at all, but for the price and the speed and efficiency upgrade is say it's worth it
I'd be interested to see how much noise each generates
Same here, I don't know how to exactally measure the sound, I have a waterproof camera now maybe I can get an underwater shot of each one?
anyone try 3d print these apc props
Man I'd love to try it....
Why? They're so cheap?
Now you've got me wondering about upgrading the prop on my pedal drive kayak......thanks for the possibility of more efficiency!
Be sure to get the right prop, pedal drives props have a higher pitch...
@@codyakfishing8856 I'd have to research it and find one that's adaptable or designed for a feel free shaft but I'm sure they are adaptable.
@@codyakfishing8856 any ideas on my situation are greatly appreciated
With feel free I'm not sure, I know they have props for Jackson and that's it
What is the app you were using ? Great ideo
The app is navionics, it showed gps speed and depth contour of common lakes, cost me 10$ and thanks a lot I hope you enjoyed it!!!
Great video. Thank you!
Np, hope it helped u out
Good morning. I just came across your video. I need to look into getting some of these-thank you for showing them. Wondering what app you are using also for the speed? Thank you and have a good day
Your welcome, and hope you have a great day as well, the app I'm using is called navionics, there's a one time fee of 10$ but it's worth it
@@codyakfishing8856 thank you for responding and for the information!
@@rayjrdibenedetto867 no problem at all, consider subbing, when I reach 500 subs, I'm gunna build a budget electric outboard, at 1/3 of the cost of epropultion
Wonder how they handle weeds. I use the hell out of my trolling motor on my bass boat
I got tangled up a few times as I wasn't paying attention, they are definitely not weedless
Codyak Fishing - It's been a little over a year since you made this video. Are you still using the APC props? Have you had any issues in that time?
Which prop did you settle on?
@@DeanMk1 I've been meaning to make a follow up, but truth be told I'm a bit low on funds and can't get my little boat registered, I've used it a dozen more times and settled on the 10x5m-lp and haven't had many issues with it, other than some weeds now and again
wonder how this would perform on a small rigid hull. Might get a semi-plane.
Sorry this is late I was on vacation, I'm not sure, if I can afford one one day I'd do it
This is awesome do you use extra washers?
@@TattmanFishing yea I use enough washers to hold the prop on solid..
@ perfect ordering now thank you so much I kayak in saltwater where sometimes the currents suck I just need that little extra you’re awesome got a subscribe from me!
@TattmanFishing thanks alot, I haven't put a vid up in a while but plan to go pretty hard in the spring.....
@ that’s awesome man I appreciate this 🙏🏻
@TattmanFishing np at all, hope it works out for ya
Very Interesting, I would like to see some experimentation with the APC three and four blade props of various sizes and pitches. I wonder how durable the would be like say hitting a plastic bag under the surface. Extra sheer pins for sure.
Oh yea always have extra shear pins, and with the other props APC makes, they are thin and flimsy.... The props I tested were purpose made for a trolling motor, as for durability yet I'm not too sure... But I will keep everyone updated, I'm not going back to the stock prop anytime soon
added blades raise friction losses, but can be smoother and quieter. 4 blades are often used for high power applications, where a longer two blade is impractical.
@@fwaynedavisSo a prop that has two blades at 6” each has less drag than a prop with four blades at 3” I would like to see a comparison of the two amp draw and speed.
As of now there's no marine made prop with those dimensions you listed, I'll ask APC if they are interested in making a 3 or a 4 blade prop
@@codyakfishing8856I just gave those dimensions because they have the same amount of blade surface area and thought it would be interesting to find out if they pulled the same amperage. Cheers.
Was there any difference in vibration. Less vibration and noise is the fish spooker
I had no vibration at all at top speed with any props so far, these props are balanced extremely well!!!
It would be interesting to test them in weeds to see how they handle it. Thanks for the great video
I did off camera, they are worthless in weeds...lol
Trolling motor blades are designed to be quiet. Im curious to know if those blades are any different as fare as sound goes. I know they real loud on airplanes.
Hey sorry I'm late, I agree, in air they are loud but I don't hear anything different from the boat from stock to the APC prop
Good job bro! Yes. Get 3 or 4 and put them.
Thanks, do u mean put 3 or 4 props with u in the boat???
Nice prop but how does it do in the weeds?
I got tangled a little one time so far, but it wasnt too bad
Nice test! The believe the difference would be even larger with a different boat. Your boat probably has a really low hull speed, and thus most of the energy goes into making waves. Standard trolling motor props are designed to have high torque and to cut weeds, so it explains why they're not very efficient.
I thought the same thing, but I recently bought a 12' aluminum v hull boat and have the same top speed...lol but it definitely cuts through the water much better....
Those are model airplane props... probably fine for pulling a rubber raft around, but not for anything heavier.
I actually want to put that to the test, I was thinking of creating drag by pulling a couple of 5 gallon buckets behind it. My theory is the original prop may have more pushing power, but how much more???
@codyakfishing8856 The width of trolling motor props is much wider to provide much more push or pull against the water during a single revolution. They aren't made for speed, which your test showed. They do provide the additional thrust required to move a heavy object. The RC props are designed to spin about 10K RPM, and they have an airfoil design to create thrust instead of a huge surface area.
@@reyn3545 I agree, for a larger craft the stock prop would be much better due to its greater tq output, although on smaller crafts such as Jon boats and kayaks I believe the tradeoff is worth it, from a speed and efficiency standpoint
not RC props? they are made for marine applications. prop design tools have just evolved considerably with the advent of advanced CAD/CAM fluid dynamics simulations abilities as well as AI integration...
Awesome video! You made me change my endura to a 10x4 prop and my Hobie outback is pushing 4.5mph!
Awesome man, I'm glad it worked good for u, what was it before???
@@codyakfishing8856 I was doing about 3.8-3.9mph before. Made a huge difference. I normally tie up with my wife and drag her around and we were doing 3.9mph with the new prop tied together.
That's great man, I bet its saving power as well
@@codyakfishing8856 I didn’t have an amp reader on me but based off of your video I’m definitely saving a lot more power
@@petermoua9438 there's no way your not saving power, keep me updated on how long it lasts u
So when you added the RC prop isn't the prop facing the wrong direction since you are using the pin????
I'm not sure I understand what your saying, APC is an rc prop company, but they produced these props specifically for trolling motors
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Lol I won't get there man but no matter what I appreciate each and every one of my subs
@codyakfishing8856 you never know what can and will go viral
I had a video about a blue crab lure by savage gear get 48,000 views overnight
Still haven't been able to replicate the virality of that one but let that be your inspiration
@@SaltWaterBassTv defiantly, u know at this moment I only care about helping a fellow fisherman/boat angler out.... My channel started when I worked inspection over the road, and I recorded myself fishing so my two sons can watch since I wasn't there with them, but lately decided to continue the channel since quitting that job to stay home with the family
@codyakfishing8856 love to hear the family time is important to you
Same here!
Wonder if these props from apc would help the fancy motors like.the ulterra and spotlock ones?
@@SaltWaterBassTv oh I have no clue, I imagine they would, those motors are too rich for my blood at the moment
I would think the model airplane props may not work well if you touch bottom or get into some weeds/etc..
I've hit bottom once with little damage, and correct they are not weedless
What map/gps app is that on your phone?
It's called navionics, it has a 1 time fee of 10$
Interesting. I don't think those props would last long where I use them on hard sandy and oyster bed bottoms.
More than likely not, just have to be very careful on how deep your fishing, but at 6$ a piece it's not too unreasonable
came across this video, and thought i would watch, most comments are with kayaks, ad boats like your showing. what do you think these would do for like a 18' bass boat? front trolling motor and rear stationary trolling motor for lakes my area that are all electric? do you think my boat will be too heavy? just curious? thanks
Honestly I'm not sure, when I get some more time off work I'm going to put some of these props to the test on a 28' pontoon boat with a 112lb thrust Minn Kota ultrex, I'll try to get that video out as soon as possible, but for only 6$ I'd say it's worth a shot, I'd get the 10X5 and 10X8 props and test them both out, just be sure to measure the current draw so you don't overload the system
@@codyakfishing8856 yeah I thought about the same sounds like a good idea thanks for the advice
@@robwinemiller9712 anytime good luck with it, let me know how it goes!!!
@@codyakfishing8856 will do
@@codyakfishing8856 hey, i know its ben a while, but finally got the boat out and got to try your props, started with the 10x8, and it was awesome, moved my 18' bass boat along great. quite amazed , thanks for the info and have to see how it does on a windy day, it was pretty calm. but didn't seem to use much battery either, used it almost 5-6 hours
Looks great but how durable is it once that thin.prop it's a stump or rock...might break easier vs original props
It would definitely take more damage over stock, but for me the speed and battery savings is worth the trade off.
I looked on Amazon and what I’m seeing is these props are for rc planes. Are these the same as the ones you’re demoing?
Thanks for the great content
No, the ones I have are made specifically for trolling motors, I have links in the description to both props
would these props work on a Motorguide trolling motor?
If the prop shaft is 3/8 and turns the same direction as Minn Kota there's no reason y it wouldnt
Great video I’m getting one for sure hey what is that app on your phone doing the speed ?
It's called navionics, there is a one time fee of 10$ to access it
@@codyakfishing8856 ok thanks man appreciate it 👍
Np, hope you like it
Is the stock prop designed more for quiet over speed?? 🤷♂️
I think the stock prop is designed for pushing heavy weight slowly, that's just my guess, I don't hear anything different between the two...
Ordered. Thanks
No problem, I hope it works good for you
Hey, I just purchased the APC 10 X 5M - LH to go on my Newport 55lb trolling motor and noticed the pin is a larger diameter than what is on the APC prop slot. I also checked my Minn Kota 35lb trolling motor and the pin is slightly smaller than the Newport but still larger diameter than the APC prop slot. Did you have to modify the prop slot to fit or just press it onto the pin? by the way shaft diameter is no issue. Thanks for the video, it is great information!
I didn't have to modify it for my minn Kota 30 or 55, but if it's an 1/8 inch sheer pin it does fit tight into the recess.kf the prop, it sorta just pops right in
thank you again !
@@codyakfishing8856
@@genebradburn8804 np, did u get it to work?
Yes, and I am very impressed with the speed and battery life upgrade ! Thanks !
@@codyakfishing8856
Do they work on a Old Town PDL?
I don't think so, a pdl prop would have more pitch due to it's slower spinning speed
i like the speed aspect but am curious how the APC props handle weeds. the Stock prop chews through them in the 55lb thrust
@@levitch these APC props do get tangled up in the weeds, which is why I'd only recommend them if you can access it easily to clean off, for a trolling motor mounted on the back of a kayak I wouldn't since you'd have to beach it to clean it off
I'm sure the kota sacrifices speed for weedless running. Mine came with what they call their power prop and I switched to the weedless wedge. It's actually a slightly bigger prop, appears to be even larger surface area, lower pitch and more rake. It just goes through some of the thickest stuff without fouling. I'm sure that's why they aren't the most efficient design. I doubt that APC would do well in weeds due to 0 rake. Rake may not be the right term, whatever describes the long swept leading edge of the prop.
I agree with you, my sole purpose for my setup is speed and efficiency, if I know I'm gunna fish a very weedy area I'll switch out the prop for my weedless wedge, Im thinking of ordering the finger bolt to make the switching more convenient.
@@codyakfishing8856 oh yeah, I wasn't disagreeing with you or anything. Just stating what I believe the reason for their huge inefficiency is. If I lived somewhere I wasn't weed whacking with my trolling motor I would totally put one of these on. I can't even use the power prop though, it fouls up so much. Also it's on a fishing boat foot control motor. I have a gas outboard so speed is less important to me. It was interesting when I switched from the power to the weedless I dropped almost 1 mph max speed though. One of these days I'll put my amp clamp on and see which one is worse, Id guess the weedless even though it's slower, just a lot more surface area/drag the motor has to fight. Hydrodynamics and propellers are so interesting. I would never guess a propeller as skinny as these would actually produce more thrust with less power consumption.
Was your battery on water life affected? I mean more or less hours on the water
With the 10x5m-lh prop I saved a lot of battery time, I went from using 36 to 26 amps at full power, which is 27% power savings, which in term gains me 27% more battery life on the water
Super nice test ❤
Hows it gonna hold up? Windering if you were to bump rocks
Or oyster beds.... inshore saltwater can be a MONSTER on props!
I'm pretty sure these props are no where near as durable as the original, just have to use extra caution when using them. But at 6$ a piece I'd order 3 or 4 of them and keep spares