Newbie propeller questions

[RWestman]

I have Bayliner 18 footer with a 3.0L engine. The engine currently has a Ballasitc 345134 (14 3/8 X 21) prop.

The boat is on a lake with a 45mph limit. I usually have 1 adult and 4 teenages in the boat. We usually tow 1-2 of them.

Here are my questions:

1. Wondering if a larger prop would help me.
2. Would a 4 blade be better?
3. What range of prop would work best for me?
4. Aluminum or stainless?
5. What about a different pitch?
6. What about a manufactor I should be looking at?

I appreciate any help I can get.

Ron

 

[Bondo]

Re: Newbie propeller questions

I have Bayliner 18 footer with a 3.0L engine. The engine currently has a Ballasitc 345134 (14 3/8 X 21) prop.

The boat is on a lake with a 45mph limit. I usually have 1 adult and 4 teenages in the boat. We usually tow 1-2 of them.

Here are my questions:

1. Wondering if a larger prop would help me.
2. Would a 4 blade be better?
3. What range of prop would work best for me?
4. Aluminum or stainless?
5. What about a different pitch?
6. What about a manufactor I should be looking at?

I appreciate any help I can get.

Ron

Ayuh,.... Read This First,....

Without stated current performance,+ desired results,...
Your 6 questions are Unanswerable....

 

[steelespike]

Re: Newbie propeller questions

Not trying to give you a hard time;Just need a lot more info to help you.
After reading the stickies if you have any questions or confusion we'll be glad to try to help you.We don't expect you to understand it all.