Best prop for Bayliner 175

[Need a faster bigger boat]

Hello,

I have a 2003 Bayliner 175 with a Mercruiser 3.0 liter 135 HP engine and an Alpha one Stern drive. My propeller is left hand turn. I currently have the stock propeller which I believe is an aluminum 14-1/4 diameter with a 21 pitch and 3 blades. I would like to get a steel prop with a little more holeshot. The boat currently tops out at about 41 mph and 4800 RPM. Any thoughts?

 

[glennwolf]

Re: Best prop for Bayliner 175

I have a 92 bayliner 1850 3.0L with a 19p 14 1/4 stilleto. It has an excellent holeshot and good top end (about 39 GPS when trimmed up right!)

 

[Dave.Mishchenko]

Re: Best prop for Bayliner 175

I went from the 21 pitch to 19 (both alum and SS) on my 175. It's an improvement in holeshot, but you start to loose on the top end.

 

[Bondo]

Re: Best prop for Bayliner 175

The boat currently tops out at about 41 mph and 4800 RPM.

Ayuh,.... It's already proped where it should be,...
If you drop to a 19" for acceleration, It'll be Over-reving at top end...

Tune up the motor so it's puttin' out All it has to give,...
Or,...
Buy a boat with a Bigger motor...