prop stolen

[river rat bama]

well I lost my prop the bad way at storage facility.thieves stole 2 and we were parked side by side. sure could use you guys help.
1999 Baja Sidewinder 19'2 length, appx. 7 1'2 width, V8 305 carbureted 220 h.p., alpha 1 gen 2, 1.62 gear ratio, appx. 3000 lbs.wet, WOT range 4400-4800,
speed 50's, nauticus trim tabs that work great.cruising at 3000 rpm's 32 m.p.h
I have no knowledge of the prop that was on the boat,I know dumb me,it was a 3 blade stainless. Any prop recommendations would be greatly appreciated.Thanks.

"Baja-Speed Changes You"

 

[Yellow Yota]

Re: prop stolen

What gear ratio? That's about all that you're missing for the prop gurus to suggest a replacement. Might try to be a bit more specific on the RPM and speed.

 

[trendsetter240]

Re: prop stolen

Gear ratio is 1.5:1 if I'm not mistaken. 3000 RPM and 32mph means you probably had a 19p prop.

If you want excellent hole shot and mid range cruise performance then a 19p 4 blade aluminium solas amita would be a good choice. The amita is about 100 bucks here on iboats.

If you want more top end speed and don't mind spending the cash then a 19p 3 blade stiletto bay pro 2 is a good option.

A great all around prop is the 4 blade stainless solas HR Titan. Again, a 19p would be the correct pitch to start from.

Cheers.

 

[river rat bama]

Re: prop stolen

1.62 gear ratio

 

[EricJRW]

Re: prop stolen

Also, I do see that "prop lock kits" are available. No personal experience, but I suspect it's similar to the locks used on car rims. Might be worth considering.

Go the the iboats store and search "prop lock" for more info.

 

[drivehard]

Re: prop stolen

With that set-up I would go with a 21" pitch SS 3 blade. Stiletto is my favorite brand...Advantage II would be what you are looking for.

I had the same engine/drive combo, only the 190hp 2 bbl. version and had a 21" SS Vengeance that would push me to 53 mph and about 4600 rpm. The Stiletto will have more bite than the Vengeance, and should work well.

 

[river rat bama]

Re: prop stolen

thanks drive....I appreciate the info.... "Baja Speed Changes You"

 

[sethjon]

Re: prop stolen

With that set-up I would go with a 21" pitch SS 3 blade. Stiletto is my favorite brand...Advantage II would be what you are looking for.

I had the same engine/drive combo, only the 190hp 2 bbl. version and had a 21" SS Vengeance that would push me to 53 mph and about 4600 rpm. The Stiletto will have more bite than the Vengeance, and should work well.

But the hole shot will suck and pulling a tube or skier will be difficult. 19 is much better.