Prop pitch question

[Ripsnort]

My Suzuki 140 comes with a 14 X 19 pitch prop. The spare prop I can get in 17 through 23 pitch. <br /><br />Which is best for waterskiing? <br /><br />What would be a good "Speed" prop pitch?<br /><br />Advanced thanks, as I'm uniformed when it comes to props.

 

[JB]

Re: Prop pitch question

Howdy, Ripsnort.<br /><br />Selecting the "right" prop requires knowledge of the entire package. . .boat, load, engine. . . and testing on the water under the same conditions you expect to be using it.<br /><br />Do a search for "Prop selection". You will have two or three cups of joe worth of reading.<br /><br />Good luck.

 

[Bondo]

Re: Prop pitch question

Yep,<br />What JB says.......<br />The 19" you have Now,<br />Could be the Perfect Speed Prop, for YOUR boat,<br />Or, the 19" you have now,<br />Could be the Perfect Ski Prop, for YOUR boat......<br /><br />Single Biggest Factor is;<br />What is the Recommended WOT of your motor ????<br />What WOT are you Spinning Now, with the 19" prop ???????<br /><br />FYI, WOT = Wide Open Throttle.....<br />Under Load, with as close as possible to the total weight your boat Normally Sees........

 

[Ripsnort]

Re: Prop pitch question

Thanks for replies. I should have checked with the Suzuki website first!<br /><br />I'll use the 14 X 19 for watersports, and I'll use the 14 X 22" stainless for fishing.