Re: prop help
first off, remember that at wide-open RPM, increasing the prop pitch reduces RPM levels by roughly 200 rpm's per inch of pitch. In other words, when switching from a 15- to a 17-pitch prop, the maximum RPM level will drop approximately 400 rpm's. The reverse is true when going down in pitch size. also, what is your recommended WOT rpm range? if its around 5500-5600 then your prop is just right for your current application, but if its around 6000 then you could try dropping down to a 15 pitch prop which will give you a better hole shot but slower top end. Higher pitch equals higher top end but terrible low end and the opposite is true for lower pitch propellers. Now, as for pricing on propeller recnditioning, it all depends on what kind of propeller you have. The material of the prop, the number of blades, and the pitch size will determine the cost. obviously the SS props will be more expensive to reconditon. it can be anywhere from 30-40 dollars all the way up to 200-250 dollars depending on the prop.
