Inboard propellers

[mkuehnl]

I am in the process of buying a ski boat and I have no experience with inboard propellers. Are there any resources that might shine some light on this subject.<br /><br />Thanks,

 

[DJ]

Re: Inboard propellers

MK,<br /><br />Most ski boat comanies are pretty fussy about which props they put on their boats. Doesn't one come with it. THere should be a standard.

 

[mkuehnl]

Re: Inboard propellers

Yes there is one with the boat. I like to have an extra - just in case...<br /><br />Having cut my teeth on outboards I am very comfortable with the pitch vs rpm trade off of the outboards. I need to find some place to turn so that I may educate myself on the inboards and their props.

 

[DJ]

Re: Inboard propellers

I wouldn't put anything on there except what came on it. They spend alot of time developing the right prop. for best pulling power, wake characteristics and tracking ability.<br /><br />The priciples are the same. The inboards' top rpm band is somewhat narrower than an outboard. You don't want to over rev. one of these.

 

[mkuehnl]

Re: Inboard propellers

Thank you Djohns. Thats the sort of info I need. I do not like to open up a can of worms.....