Hey everyone,
I have a 1991 17' Bass Tracker that has a 40hp Evinrude on the back. I just recently replaced the powerhead with a 48hp powerhead. (Bought the boat in bad repair). I put the same prop back on it...It was a 11 3/4 X 17. I had it out this weekend and finally got most of the bugs worked out. If I trim it up and give it all she's got it runs about 35mph (on GPS) Trouble is, it does this at 6000rpm or just a shade over that. All the WOT rpm range specs all say the same thing....4500-5500 rpms. I came home and started looking for props, thinking maybe 18 or 19 would do the trick. I only found 1 prop that had more pitch than 17 and it was a stainless one at the cost of $220. I am looking for aluminum (I plan on fishing the small rivers around here) and decided lower cost and softer metal along with the chance of hitting logs/stumps, etc. pretty much dictates the use of alum. Performance is nice, but not the most important thing. What do you guys suggest for me to do?
-Aaron
I have a 1991 17' Bass Tracker that has a 40hp Evinrude on the back. I just recently replaced the powerhead with a 48hp powerhead. (Bought the boat in bad repair). I put the same prop back on it...It was a 11 3/4 X 17. I had it out this weekend and finally got most of the bugs worked out. If I trim it up and give it all she's got it runs about 35mph (on GPS) Trouble is, it does this at 6000rpm or just a shade over that. All the WOT rpm range specs all say the same thing....4500-5500 rpms. I came home and started looking for props, thinking maybe 18 or 19 would do the trick. I only found 1 prop that had more pitch than 17 and it was a stainless one at the cost of $220. I am looking for aluminum (I plan on fishing the small rivers around here) and decided lower cost and softer metal along with the chance of hitting logs/stumps, etc. pretty much dictates the use of alum. Performance is nice, but not the most important thing. What do you guys suggest for me to do?
-Aaron
