wrong prop???

[Scott4569]

I just purchased a new boat a few weeks ago, and of course the second time i had it out i broke a prop!!!. The boat is a 1985 Cheeatah w/ mercruser 3.0l 4cyl. i went to my local boat store and they sold me a 15"x17pitch and i really think this is the prop for this boat. I had it out today and it really seems slower. I dont ski but we do tube.What is a good all around prop the gives me a little more topend. We had 3 adults in the boat today the max rpm i could get was about 3800 and about 28mph. please help!!

 

[RubberFrog]

Re: wrong prop???

3800 rpm's sounds like a tuneup issue. When is the last time it had a full tuneup? Cap, rotor, points, plugs, etc?

 

[Scott4569]

Re: wrong prop???

to be honest i dont really know. I will try to do that this week. Do i have the correct prop for the boat?

 

[RubberFrog]

Re: wrong prop???

I would have started with a 14x19, but I wouldn't spend a cent on props until the boat had a full tune up. Don't forget a new fuel filter as well.

 

[Bondo]

Re: wrong prop???

Do i have the correct prop for the boat?

What was the Broken 1, that you removed..??..??

 

[Scott4569]

Re: wrong prop???

I hit a log or rock and broke the tip of the blade.