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[piemma]

Originally Posted by Roger

Or you might consider getting a lower pitched prop. Lightly loaded your prop should turn at about max rpm wot.

Also, if you are using aluminum, you will get 10-20% more out of a stainless prop.

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.

[keeperreaper]

Go to propgods.com

[RIROCKHOUND]

Originally Posted by piemma

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...

[Roger]

Originally Posted by piemma

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.