Aq 270 prop?

[JAL51974]

Picked up a very good condition VP prop # 814634 RH 14x21. Can this work ok on my 270 drive? 125 hp Vp
thanks
joe

 

[captmello]

It may work. is it a short or long hub prop? is your outdrive set up for the long or short hub props? Long hub uses the cone with a center bolt to hold the prop, the short uses a flat washer with tabs that fold into the cone. fairly easy to determine.
secondly, is the 21 inch pitch too much for your boat? If its the bayliner in your signature, I would think its too much pitch. You need to be reaching 4800+ RPM at open throttle to avoid lugging the motor. good luck!

 

[JAL51974]

The new prop is a long hub and my outdrive is a long hub setup with the bolt going thru the cone. Not sure how the 21 will work on my boat though.
joe

 

[Bondo]

The new prop is a long hub and my outdrive is a long hub setup with the bolt going thru the cone. Not sure how the 21 will work on my boat though.
joe

Ayuh,..... There's only one way to find out,......

Try it,.....

 

[JAL51974]

Yeah that won’t be happening for a few more months. Ohio waters!

 

[JAL51974]

My notes are at home for the old prop. So I cannot compare them. I remember it is a Michigan with SMC 270 written on it. Nothing else.

 

[captmello]

Maybe if it is too much pitch, you could trade it in to a local prop shop. your 19-20 foot boat with an aq125 motor would most likely need a 15-17 pitch for good performance. just make sure you don't lug the motor. your hole shot will also suffer with to much pitch. but like Bondo said, try it...when the water softens up.

 

[JAL51974]

Tried the new to me prop but didn't like the results- seemed like the motor was bogging down- hard to describe. With the old prop that never happened. Too much pitch with the 21 I think. Anyone need a 14x21?
Joe