Prop Guru needed :-)

[BobS-RI]

Please take a look at my thread:
http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=263601

I am trying to determine if going with a four blade Stilletto prop in a 20P or 22P would help lower my WOT RPM from 5100 to 4600-4700 and give me GPS speed into the 50's from 47 now with my current 19P SS Merc prop...
Also, what is this I hear about prop exchange at iboats? Do these props qualify?

Thank you!
Bob

 

[Silvertip]

Re: Prop Guru needed

Here's the link to the Rite Prop program details.

http://boatpropellers.iboats.com/ma...s/popup.cgi?finder=PromoPopup&promo=rite_prop

 

[BobS-RI]

Re: Prop Guru needed

Here's the link to the Rite Prop program details.

http://boatpropellers.iboats.com/ma...s/popup.cgi?finder=PromoPopup&promo=rite_prop

This looks to be only for one brand of props and only for V-6 power Mercruiser? Is this correct or is it for all props?

Thanks,
Bob

 

[haskindm]

Re: Prop Guru needed

It is only for props marked with the "Rite Prop" logo.
Most people that I have talked to indicate that a 4-blade prop will help the "hole shot" but will reduce top speed slightly. If your goal is to increase top speed you will probably need to look elsewhere. Remember "Speed is money, how fast can you afford to go?"

 

[BobS-RI]

Re: Prop Guru needed

I will be verifying the tach this weekend and will decide based on this info what pitch to use. Merc Enertia looks like what I am going to try...

Bob