Looking for prop recommendation

[dKrum]

My current prop is a 19 pitch cupped aluminum prop. I get 6050 rpms and 51 mph at full throttle with optimum trim. My rpm limit is 5750 (1990 Evenrude 175). My boat is an 18'6" Glastron bowrider that I use for skiing and cruising. I would like to find a prop that will keep me in my rpm range, maintain my excellent hole shot, and maybe give me a few more mph. I'm thinking that I want a 21 pitch stainless steel three bladed prop, but there are so many different brands and styles to try. I would appreciate recommendations from those who have had good or bad experiences when shopping for props.

 

[steelespike]

Re: Looking for prop recommendation

Not an expert but obviously you need to get back into the proper rpm range.<br /> It will be difficult to go up in pitch and retain your hole shot.<br /> An interesting thought is the torque shift prop<br /> www.land-and-sea.com/marine/torque-shift/torque-<br />shift. amazing performance but very pricey.<br /> And I dont know about reliability.<br /> As I understand it the prop shops usually have loaners to try so you can get the right one.

 

[steelespike]

Re: Looking for prop recommendation

Address didnt work Im going to look around.

 

[steelespike]

Re: Looking for prop recommendation

Used Google put in Torque shift prop, came right up.there used to be a video, very impressive.

 

[Ribfan]

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http://www.land-and-sea.com/marine/torque-shift/torque-shift_video.htm <br /><br />was that the link?

 

[Bry21317]

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I use the Turningpoint brand Prop and am very pleased with them. I would recommend them to anyone.<br /><br />I will tell you one thing, I watched that video, and that is one awesome prop, but very pricey.<br /><br />Thanks,<br />Bryan

 

[ob1jeeper]

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Yep, them torque-shift props by Land & Sea are definately a bit pricey. I figured it would work for me, because I've been having difficulty finding the right props to fit all of the various altitude lakes I play on...<br /><br />SO... now that I have one of these gems for my 23 ft Mako CC, I could not get it to even go up on plane, so I called the tech line at Land & Sea, only to discover that they did not design it for my application, and that it will not work, unless you are able to pull at least 45 mph, with a 19 pitch prop.<br /><br />Appears like it just may work on your boat... I apparently simply do not have the power to make it work on mine...<br /><br />Let me know if you're interested in one...<br /><br />Good Luck... Obiwan

 

[Boatist]

Re: Looking for prop recommendation

DKrum<br />I had good luck with both my OMC Stainless Steel props. I also would go with a 21 inch double cuppped Stainless. You will loose a little hole shot and gain speed and fuel mileage. With the speed you have now I think you will still have a good hole shot.

 

[Hooty]

Re: Looking for prop recommendation

I'd turn the engine 6050 rpm and not worry about it. I have a '76 200hp 'rude that gets a steady diet of 6000 rpm. It love's it.<br /><br />c/6<br /><br />Hooty