New prop selection

88 Doral

Cadet
Joined
May 28, 2012
Messages
13
1) Performance issue you are trying to correct. - Getting on plane faster with heavy load
2) Current prop manufacturer, model, aluminum or stainless as a minimum. - aluminum
3) Current prop diameter and pitch (required). - 21 pitch
4) Wide open throttle RPM and speed with an average load (very helpful) - 35 mph, 4200 rpms. I usually cruise around 3500 RPMS
5) Engine/drive make, model, year, and HP - 3.0 Mercruiser, Alpha 1, 2002
6) Boat make model, year, length and weight - Stingray 180lx 2002

Usualy I am boating with a full load of people. I need to move 1 or 2 adults to the front to get the boat on plane. Kids usually sit up front. Would like some more torque at lower speeds.

Was thinking of purchasing a 19 pitch 4 blade prop or maybe even a 18 pitch.
 

YoungMind

Seaman
Joined
Feb 25, 2014
Messages
69
I would suggest the Alpha 4 14 1/2x18. 4-blade alum prop. That should get you within your RPM range, better hole-shot, hold it better in turns and at lower speeds.

My .02
 
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