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Old 02-26-2009, 07:34 AM   #31
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Thanks for the advice. I am running stainless. I'll have to look into the lower pitched prop. Any advice you can give me on pitch is appreciated.
the knot or two you're going to gain isn't a big deal Paul. You ain't fishing a Kingfish tourney with a 60mile run...

Your boat is plenty fast enough already...

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Old 02-26-2009, 09:13 AM   #32
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Thanks for the advice. I am running stainless. I'll have to look into the lower pitched prop. Any advice you can give me on pitch is appreciated.
Like Bryan wrote, a knot or two may not matter too much, but you'll see a big improvement in overall throttle responsiveness; especially when loaded. It also puts less strain on your motor.

FWIW, on my 20' SeaCraft with a 130 Honda I gained about 800 rpms by going from a 17 to 15" prop. YMMV

It might be a good idea to get on a big boating site like the hull truth and asking that questions. It would be nice to have someone with your rig giving you the straight scoop.

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True. You may get out of the hole faster, but you rarely run full. Do the research but wait till you lose a blade to a rock before you replace your prop!

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