better hole shot

[justarobb]

hello and good day, let me start out by saying how awesome I think this site is!!!
I have a 1988 sunray,w/ a 2.3 litter ford motor and an omc stern drive. right now I have a couple of props, a 13 1/4 x 19 and 13 1/4 x 17. my top end speed is 40 mph@4500 rpm. I have a terrible hole shot. I would like a better hole shot to tow skiers and tubers. I understand I will loose top end, but the hole shot is more inportant. Should I use a 4 blade, stainless? any and all help would be greatly appreciated.
thx Rob.

 

[parrilladk]

Re: better hole shot

I would assume that 40 mph@4500 rpm is achieved with the 17 pitch propeller, you would more likely get a better hole shot with a 15 pitch propeller. I just changed to a 4 blade and 2" increase in pitch and my hole shot was not decreased by much and got much better speed in middle range. A decrease in pitch AND a 4 blade will most probably give you better hole shot without much loss in speed in the middle range.

 

[Prop MD]

Re: better hole shot

To get the hold shot you are looking for and the preformance go with a 4 blade stainless.

Depending on what prop you get the 4500 at, drop 1" in pitch when going to a 4 blade.