Re: Prop size
My guess would be a 17 pitch like the other 17 ft boats BUT it may not be right for you. You need a tach and an acurate speedo or better yet a GPS.<br /><br />You will then push the throttle WIDE open! Measure the speed and the RPMs.<br /><br />Then if your RPMs are in the upper area of the recommended range thats your normal speed.<br />If your in the lower end of the recommended range and you are unloaded then you will need to get a LOWER pitch prop like a 15.<br /><br />If your RPMs are higher than the recommended range and your unloaded you will need a higher pitch prop like a 19.<br /><br />Engines run best in the recommeded RPM range. That why you need a tachometer. You must also know the range your engine run best at.<br /><br />We cannot know whats best for you and your boat!<br /><br />Just for grins if the prop has a cup ,bent a bit on the end, you are running 1 pitch higher than whats on the prop.
