1993 Glastron SSV 175 prop for raising bow.

[ponchoman]

Re: 1993 Glastron SSV 175 prop for raising bow.

I do pick up speed with added trim, and it smoothes out as well. It's like it all works but it looks flat. Weird.

 

[Tail_Gunner]

Re: 1993 Glastron SSV 175 prop for raising bow.

Here comes a mouthful.....Lasers are bass boat props not I/O's .....Dont waste your money

 

[ponchoman]

Re: 1993 Glastron SSV 175 prop for raising bow.

Ok I bought a 4 blade 20 pitch, way more aggressive rake and it's cupped. Best part is I can return it and try something else if it isn't what I want. Makes my prop look like an eggbeater. Lol..

 

[ponchoman]

Re: 1993 Glastron SSV 175 prop for raising bow.

So the prop is good. Holeshot is ridiculous! Boat seems more stable, and I can trim up more than I could before. After reading all the advice, I do think my trim/gauge needs calibrating. Anyone know how?

 

[craze1cars]

Re: 1993 Glastron SSV 175 prop for raising bow.

http://www.sterndrives.com/replacing_trim_senders.html

There is some good general info in above link. Basically it's the plastic puck on the starboard side of your outdrive, at the pivot point....about the diameter of a poker chip. Loosen the 2 screws, rotate the sending unit a bit until your gauge reads how you want it to read, and retighten the screws. Can be easily done on the trailer in your driveway. Turn the key on and read your gauge as you're messing with this and you'll see how it works real quick.

HOWEVER, keep in mind that I will bet 90% chance when you try to loosen these screws they will break off because they will be corroded in place (steel threaded into aluminum housing). Usually they then need to be drilled out and holes retapped, then screws replaced. Be prepared for this likelihood. It is also extremely common for the sending unit and limit switch to simply go bad...corrode internally or have a broken wire. Then you just replace them. If you're going thru the hassle of replacing one, by all means replace both at the same time...you'll see why as you're fishing the wires....nobody wants to do this twice. Often they're sold as a set of two anyway.

 

[ufm82]

Re: 1993 Glastron SSV 175 prop for raising bow.

Tail- I understand your statement BUT have to add a few comments. He has a small boat, not as big heavy cruiser. He also has a decent hp-to-weight ratio. Mercury lists the Laser II as a bass boat prop BUT it has been eclipsed by other props in their line-up that do better on bass boats. My main reason for suggesting the Laser is experience. My 20' cuddy with a 220hp 5.0L did great with the Laser II. I got lift, I got handling and I got holeshot. This after trying 4 other props on the boat including a Mirage, (not enough bow lift), the Vengeance ( zero lift), a Hi-Five and a basic Quicksilver SS prop. The Laser gave me the best of all the things I was looking for. And one other thing that makes the Laser II a good choice for an I/O. It likes to run fully submerged. He'll never run trimmed up enough to get near the surface like most bass boats do. The high rake gives him the bow lift he wants and the cup in the blades will give him the right rpm and great speed. I'd bet $5 if he tries 5 different props he'll like the Laser the best. Merc's site has several suggestions based on his specs with the Alpha 4 being one of them but the benefits of SS will be significant for him. They also suggested an Enertia which I've never tried. He bought the Alpha 4 and posted his results which were good. he could do even better I think though but the cost is higher.

 

[ponchoman]

Re: 1993 Glastron SSV 175 prop for raising bow.

There is a laser for sale here for cheap. I didn't want to plop down hundreds of dollars but this might be something to try. The alpha 4 is good but better is always better. I didn't go wot yet since we tubed all day with the kids. After this weekend ill have a better opinion.

 

[stubbsboogie]

Re: 1993 Glastron SSV 175 prop for raising bow.

JUst my 2cents on the Laser II. I tested one out on the Rinker, hated it. Boat was too heavy. Was replacing a 21p alum. The laser was awful out of the hole, with any kind of load. Now once it was fully planed out the boat ran like a scalded dog. Actually managed to get a tad over 50 with it. Top end was not my goal. Switched down to a 20p solas SS. Best money I have spent on my boat since we bought it. Between that and the Smart tabs she rides like a dream.

 

[singlesupra]

Re: 1993 Glastron SSV 175 prop for raising bow.

Hey man, not trying to go offtopic but I hit the wrong button on a thread of yours I posted in. You had asked about stringer material. I meant starting in 93 the ssv line received fiberglass stringers. S wood per there site. Here is the quote from there site.
"Gastron launched an all-new line of SSV ? runabouts in 1993, which minimized the use of wood in construction. Innovative fiberglass stringer systems and rotocast components were applauded by the industry for their durability, reduced weight and improved performance."

Sorry to off topic but my phone makes it hard to pm.

 

[V153]

Re: 1993 Glastron SSV 175 prop for raising bow.

I would definitely try a Laser for bow lift. Glastrons are relatively light boats and shouldn't need much stern lift. I ran a Lightspeed which I believe is the same prop as the Laser, on my V153 and got amazing bow lift. Granted it was an ob & not an io but I would imagine you'd reap similar benefits?

Should add that the Lightspeed is ventilated, but if that turns out to be a 'bad' thing just plug the holes?

The SSV (Super Stable Vee) was designed by Mel Whitley at Glastron. Widened chines with a series of lifting strakes. It's still used on new Glastrons today. And you don't need to look very far to see other manufacturers who 'borrowed' it over the years. Yeah ya sacrifice a lil in rough water but it's an extremely stable hull.

If I were you I'd bring a box of donuts to my local prop shop & see if you couldn't sweet talk the boys into letting you experiment. Leave em a deposit & if you break it you buy it! Always worked for me?

Good luck!

 

[jimmbo]

Re: 1993 Glastron SSV 175 prop for raising bow.

I've run Stilletos, Rakers and presently a Mercury Enertia. All do a very good job of raising the bow as well as the entire boat out of the water. Even though the Raker and Enertia were designed to be able to run at high transom heights they still do okay on I/Os.