1) Performance issue you are trying to correct:
I decided I want to carry a spare prop, especially taking the skiff outside in San Diego. And if I am going to get a second prop, I want to figure out if something other than the stock prop would be a better fit for my (light) boat.
Basically the 9.9 is used as a kicker for a lot of larger, heavier boats. I've got it as the main (only) motor on a small, light skiff, so I imagine I can get away with trading off some thrust. I would be interested in improving speed and/or possibly fuel economy.
Boat gets on plane no problem with the current prop.
2) Current prop manufacturer, model, aluminum or stainless as a minimum.
Stock Honda 4 blade Aluminum
3) Current prop diameter and pitch (required).
9.25" x 8"
4) Wide open throttle RPM and speed with an average load (very helpful)
No tach (tiller model engine). WOT max speed with current prop is about 16-17 mph. (Unfortunately I have no idea what the RPM is at WOT, given the lack of a tach).
5) Engine/drive make, model, year, and HP
Honda BF9.9D 2006 (9.9HP)
6) Boat make model, year, length and weight
Valco U-14 1995, 14.33 feet, hull weight 150 lbs. Max capacity 975 lbs. (and 25HP)
I weigh about 160 lbs., sometimes have another person aboard. usually not a lot of weight in gear. I usually have to make sure to carry some weight in the bow to keep the boat level (anchor, sometimes water jugs).
I would almost certainly go AL for a new prop. Looking at the Solas props. Questions are mainly 3 or 4 blades, and then what pitch?
I decided I want to carry a spare prop, especially taking the skiff outside in San Diego. And if I am going to get a second prop, I want to figure out if something other than the stock prop would be a better fit for my (light) boat.
Basically the 9.9 is used as a kicker for a lot of larger, heavier boats. I've got it as the main (only) motor on a small, light skiff, so I imagine I can get away with trading off some thrust. I would be interested in improving speed and/or possibly fuel economy.
Boat gets on plane no problem with the current prop.
2) Current prop manufacturer, model, aluminum or stainless as a minimum.
Stock Honda 4 blade Aluminum
3) Current prop diameter and pitch (required).
9.25" x 8"
4) Wide open throttle RPM and speed with an average load (very helpful)
No tach (tiller model engine). WOT max speed with current prop is about 16-17 mph. (Unfortunately I have no idea what the RPM is at WOT, given the lack of a tach).
5) Engine/drive make, model, year, and HP
Honda BF9.9D 2006 (9.9HP)
6) Boat make model, year, length and weight
Valco U-14 1995, 14.33 feet, hull weight 150 lbs. Max capacity 975 lbs. (and 25HP)
I weigh about 160 lbs., sometimes have another person aboard. usually not a lot of weight in gear. I usually have to make sure to carry some weight in the bow to keep the boat level (anchor, sometimes water jugs).
I would almost certainly go AL for a new prop. Looking at the Solas props. Questions are mainly 3 or 4 blades, and then what pitch?
