power tech props - anyone run this?

[fish hook]

I'm looking at putting a new SS prop on my 2004 tahoe Q4 (it has the 190hp 4.3 motor). My usual routine is pulling skiers, tubes and eventually wakeboarding. I am not so much worried about ultimate top end but rather a great hole shot, getting on plane and strong pulling power. I am currently running a 19p 3 blade aluminum prop and was steered towards this prop at our local boat show. At a list price of $353 (marked down to $265) my concern is that the price is almost 1/2 of other brands and being burnt in the past, I normally live by the rule "you get what you pay for". I was wondering if anyone has used this brand/style and could testify for it's performance and durability. I'm not trying to ask what prop size or pitch I need, just looking for quality info on this brand/model prop. Thanks!!

PowerTech! ELE4 Stainless Propeller Mercury [PT-ELE4]

 

[BPKlein]

Re: power tech props - anyone run this?

Hello,

Generally I am a lurker, but I just had to post on this one.

My boat is a 2002 Chaparral 183ss with a 190hp 4.3 just like yours. Though my boat is (probably) heavier than yours, I think the comparison will work. My Chap is 2900 pounds empty. We upgraded the prop from a 21p aluminum 3 blade Mercruiser prop to the exact one in your post. An ELE4X19. On our boat, the 19p is just a little under pitched. We are capable of turning about 5000 rpm with 5 people in the boat. I think a 21p would put us in the ideal range at WOT. We VERY rarely ever run at WOT. We either cruise and site see, or we are pulling wakeboards. I don't have any idea what the top speed is with either prop.

Overall I am very happy with the performance from this prop. Better stern lift and better at holding speed than the aluminum 3 blade. If I was going to buy another it would be the ELE4x21. That is the one I think would be darn close to what you want.

Good Luck,

Bryan