how fast???

[badjohnson]

what speed range should i expect? have an 18ft fourwinns fish n ski with a 150 johnson. at last use i got around 48mph i think rpms were 5000-5200.<br /><br />i will do some testing soon, boat is currently in for repairs.<br /><br />also, has an alum. prop right now( not sure what size), i will eventually put stainless.

 

[ZmOz]

Re: how fast???

Probably 55-60 MAX with a stainless prop and in the best conditions. My 16' Glastron with 150hp will do 50mph GPS with an aluminum prop, probably around 55 when I get a stainless.

 

[teamstromer]

Re: how fast???

my 18ft alumacraft navigator cs boat with a 90 merc tops out at 45mph, i realized that is pretty fast to be going on the water. i keep her to 25/30.<br />teamstromer

 

[ZmOz]

Re: how fast???

Yeah, my grandma keeps her crown vic under 30 too.

 

[youngboater]

Re: how fast???

How does the Stainless Steel prop make the boat go faster? I have a Lund 16.5' w/75 Mercury 2 stroke (max is 90HP) and an aluminum prop and it does around 40 MPH. THanks any little bit helps.

 

[DJ]

Re: how fast???

youngboater,<br /><br />An SS prop has less blade flex thus more energy can be transferred into propulsion.<br /><br />The advantages can be minimal.

 

[youngboater]

Re: how fast???

What would you expect on this set up (performance wise)???

 

[dude33333]

Re: how fast???

the higher strength also lets it have have thinner blades for less frictional resistance