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    Prop pitch change

    Thanks Scott. I never go WOT, that's why I mentioned cruising speed. And the s/s prop I am considering is an OMC SST. I guess I'll just have to bite the the bullet and go trial and error with different pitches. Thanks again.
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    Prop pitch change

    Currently running an OMC 3-blade 14-1/2Ø x 19"pitch aluminum prop on a 19 ft. family runabout with a semi-V hull powered by a 175 HP outboard with 25" lower unit. Boat planes in 4-5 seconds with six people on board and cruises at 33 MPH at 3500 RPM. What I want to know is if I would have to...
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    Prop pitch change

    Thanks, but I was wondering if a stainless prop, which is stiffer and does not flex like aluminum, as a rule of thumb required a reduction in pitch to achieve the same performance as I am getting with the 19" pitch aluminum prop. The idea is to know this before spending $500 on a stainless prop...
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    Prop pitch change

    My 19' boat runs great with an aluminum 3-blade 14-1/2 x 19" propeller. If I change the propeller to stainless steel, do I have to buy one with a different pitch? Thanks...
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