1978 Glastron Carlson CVX16 (1978 Mercury 115) - ideal prop ?

[CougarBait]

1978 Mercury 115 - ideal prop ?
I need help figuring the ideal all-around utilitarian prop for:

1978 Glastron Carlson CVX16 (16 ft). 1978 Mercury 115 - full power/good compression/trim. No prop, dont even know where to start. There is no tach so i couldnt work backwards with an existing prop if i had one (I dont want to install a tach either).

Plan on using this boat for cruising the lake. Typically with only 2, maybe three adults and a cooler (@500-600lbs). Maybe pull a tube once in the while. Do not plan on skiing. If there were a range of acceptable props and pitch with hole shot at one end and top speed at the other end..i want the middle pitch....or leaning towards higher top end.

This is not an uncommon set-up. Perhaps someone has a good combo already ? Please let me know your thoughts or suggestions.

 

[acbrian1]

Re: 1978 Glastron Carlson CVX16 (1978 Mercury 115) - ideal prop ?

Well, I would guess around a 19 pitch for that setup. I believe that's what our 16' used..

 

[frank246]

Re: 1978 Glastron Carlson CVX16 (1978 Mercury 115) - ideal prop ?

yup..a 19 would be a # to start with..to figure out the right prop for the "higher top end" youll gonna need the tach tho!!!

 

[CougarBait]

Re: 1978 Glastron Carlson CVX16 (1978 Mercury 115) - ideal prop ?

Thanks Frank. Does anyone know what size the prop should be ? diameter ?

 

[CougarBait]

Re: 1978 Glastron Carlson CVX16 (1978 Mercury 115) - ideal prop ?

@AC Do you remember what size prop it was ?

 

[acbrian1]

Re: 1978 Glastron Carlson CVX16 (1978 Mercury 115) - ideal prop ?

@AC Do you remember what size prop it was ?

13 x 19 Merc 40-140*QA2038X-257Q1 3 Blade Aluminum RH and Hub Kit Price: $135.00
http://www.propmd.com/pc-2383-375-black-diamond-3-blade-aluminum-propeller-good-quality.aspx
I believe this one would be right

 

[CougarBait]

Re: 1978 Glastron Carlson CVX16 (1978 Mercury 115) - ideal prop ?

I picked it up 13x19. works great.

 

[Brian Cherry]

Re: 1978 Glastron Carlson CVX16 (1978 Mercury 115) - ideal prop ?

When I was a young man and working for Froelich Marine on Pelican Lake, which is between Pelican Rapids and Detroit Lakes, I ordered a Glastron/Carlson CV16. (Years later the marina was sold and has been renamed, although the Froelich family still owns a cottage on Pelican Lake complete with a Glastron/Carlson CV16. The Froelichs are wonderful people, and should you ever be in Minnesota you may want to look them up.) I subsequently ordered a stainless steel 21" pitch 3 bladed Mercury prop for it, which I still own. Because my CV16 is lighter than most 16' boats that 21" pitch prop worked well until I grew older and bigger and heavier. Years later I ordered a new Mercury High Five 20" prop, which I currently use for water skiing when I'm not skiing with one of my friends who own inboard tournament ski boats. I usually ski with former Minnesota State Champion Mike Ball on a weekly basis, and he owns a 2010 Ski Nautique 200 that has GPS satellite controlled speed control called Zero Off versus the speedometer controlled Perfect Pass that he had on his previous Ski Nautique. Mike, who has been coaching me, generally sets the Ski Natique 200 for 34 miles per hour for my slalom skiing. So I don't use my CV16 that much for water skiing, but I still enjoy it. I would be willing to sell the 21" pitch prop, which has been trimmed and balanced to the point where it may actually be better than new. It is a really fast prop but lacks the power of my 20" Mercury High Five prop, which is a 5 bladed prop that is the best available for outboard engine water skiing. Call me at 763-248-2296 if you are interested in 21" 3 bladed stainless steel prop. It is a really fast prop and fuel efficient for cruising. I would be willing to sell it for $150.00.
Brian Cherry
763-248-2296