FORUM RULES UPDATED - The forum rules have been updated to continue to provide a friendly and safe environment for our member community. Please take a moment to review the updated rules and our terms of use and privacy policy. Click here for Forum Rules which has links to the 'terms of use' and 'privacy policy'.
In Other News . . .
You will notice a few enchancements to the forums to make your experience better. These include: Email Notifications, Thread Previews, Thread Starter Notation, and Emoji Options on the 'Like' icon. . .
Additionally, the merchant portions of the website have been updated and are now operational. . . . Check out iBoats for all your boating gear.
My prop has some chew spots on the edges so I was going to replace it anyway………..In looking up props I found that 5850 rpm……
I think you guys are right and in my own observation the outboard sounds right and performs well. Planes without issuse….With the thought of no more little 2 strokes...
That’s kinda what I thought…..except some tech/mechanics showed me an Evinrude/BRP write up that shows you should prop for under 5850. So I figured I would try going up 1 pitch but I hate the thought of losing 200 rpm’s.
Hi
New around here…….Found this forum while looking up props.
Details
Etec 30 with BRP 10.3 x 12 aluminum 3 blade.
Duranautic aluminum 16 ft side console 20 inch transom
Trolling motor and light 12v lithium in the bow. (TM battery is just 16 lbs)
Starting battery and 6 gallons of gas in stern...