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[Hondo65]

Today I got the boat out for the second time in my ownership. Forst time on nearly glass smooth Conesus Lake. Here are the results. I would like to know what I would gain by going to a 14.5x19 prop. The 14.5x17 is a little chewed up also, the 19 is like new though I need to put in a new Flo-Torq II Hub.

14.5x17Pitch, 4800 -5000 RPM 43-45 MPH (GPS) depending on trim and direction.

Will the 19 bring me down into the recomended 4600-4800 and give me a little better top end?
Currently she gets up on plane FAST. will cruise at about 21mph on plane.

Any info and insite will be appreciated.

Thanks

Hondo

 

[steelespike]

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I would think the 19 would give you about 4,600 rpm little slower hole shot.
Wouldn't hurt to get your 17 fixed and see what you get.keep it for a spare or for skiing or sell it.

 

[Hondo65]

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Thanks that is what I am looking for. Hole shot right now is awful good. I don't think the 19 will hurt it too much. I would like a little more top end. No one will be skiing behind this boat. Tubing maybe

Hondo

 

[mpsyamaha]

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19 will be good for your purpose

 

[Bondo]

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Ayuh,......

The 19" should put you Right in the Sweet Spot for that 350,......

I Don't think you'll loose anything noticeable on the bottom end,+ will probably pick up some top end,.....
But,....
I'm guessing you'll still be just short of 50mph.......

 

[Hondo65]

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Thanks guys that is what I was thinking. But Bond-o I'll bet you I can get it up to 52mph...downhill;{]

Hondo