New Prop Questions for 1995 Bayliner Capri

[Ramblin'man]

When winterizing the boat for the winter storage, the boat shop guy told me that I was starving my boat of speed with the prop that I have on the boat. I have a 1995 Bayliner Capri with a 5.0L V8 Mercruiser. The speedometer will read just under 50mph on smooth water, throttle wide open.

I want my boat to have all the ability she can get and was wondering what I should look for when shopping for a new prop. What types, brands, pitch angles, make, metal type, 3 wing or 4 wing prop.

Most importantly, what types will fit my boat?

Off course the boat shop is willing to do it for me but I have really grown fond of my arm and leg over the past few years and am not really willing to part with them just yet.

 

[NYBo]

Re: New Prop Questions for 1995 Bayliner Capri

Post your question here.

Find your top speed using GPS; boat speedometers aren't the most accurate devices in the world.

 

[Ramblin'man]

Re: New Prop Questions for 1995 Bayliner Capri

thanks NYBo

I posted in the props area also.

As for boat speedometers, you are so right. The needle jumps quite a bit but early afternoons, I can get a "smooth needle" reading. Still not as accurate as GPS but I dont have a GPS system that shows speed. May need to find one just to get an understanding on the boat speed.