I need help selecting a prop.

[MR nova @#25]

I have a 25ft boat that weighs about 5800lbs, she has a pair of Mercruiser 302 Fords with 4barrel carbs. I'm looking for a good overall prop. Salt water boat. Thanks

 

[QBhoy]

Hi. I hate to be that guy…but honestly…you won’t get an answer (or at least one worth listening to), until you tell a little more info. Basics would be;
What pitch you have now and how she performed (if you know)
What outdrives and gear ratios

There are a few other essentials usually too. But be great to start with the above at least.
Cheers.

 

[Silvertip]

Other essentials being 1) lightly loaded, 2) heavily loaded, 3) cruise, hole shot/top end desired performance. #3 does not mean neck breaking hole shot with oh my gosh top end because that prop doesn't exist unless it has variable pitch and engines have the power to spin it. So I suggest we start with the question "whatcha got on there now and what don't you like about them?"

 

[Scott Danforth]

I have a 25ft boat that weighs about 5800lbs, she has a pair of Mercruiser 302 Fords with 4barrel carbs. I'm looking for a good overall prop. Salt water boat. Thanks

at the top of the prop forum is a sticky that says "Read this first" for a reason

Read This First!!

ESSENTIAL DATA REQUIRED When posting a question about propellers, you cannot get a reasonable answer unless you provide the following information in your post: Items 1-4 are essential for meaningful response to most questions. 1) Performance issue you are trying to correct. 2) Current prop...

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please provide all the answers to the 6 questions outlined in that sticky for us to help you.

since there are very few multi-ratio gear boxes and very few effective vairable pitch props. As @QBhoy and @Silvertip asked. what do you have now..... what are your needs

 

[MR nova @#25]

Hi. I hate to be that guy…but honestly…you won’t get an answer (or at least one worth listening to), until you tell a little more info. Basics would be;
What pitch you have now and how she performed (if you know)
What outdrives and gear ratios

There are a few other essentials usually too. But be great to start with the above at least.
Cheers.

My bad, I didn't the fine print.