Prop Suggestions/Thoughts Optimax 115

[sportsman]

I am looking at buying a new prop for my:
2007 Lund Explorer SS
2007 Optimax 115
Currently running the stock:
13x19P aluminum prop
Runs at about 5500 WOT

I would like to move up to a 4 blade.
Anyone have any suggestion on brand/pitch/etc?

I went to a local shop around here and they had the PowerTech and he was going to let me try out one of the 16P ones they had. He wanted $490 for the prop though. I saw one on iboats the Solas HR Titan for $290? any thoughts? I'm still a newbie at this.

I am looking for best all around performance.

Let me know
Thanks

 

[rndn]

Re: Prop Suggestions/Thoughts Optimax 115

You're close to the 5750 max rpm's suggested now so you may want to stick with your current pitch. You deffinately do not want to go with the 16 pitch they are offering as you will exceed the 5750 rpm's.
Maybe try an 19" Stiletto 4 blade available here on iboats or a nice Turning Point 3 blade also available on iboats.
A 4 blade SS prop will run $300 to $400.
You didn't mention why you felt the need to go to a 4 blade prop.

 

[sportsman]

Re: Prop Suggestions/Thoughts Optimax 115

If I went with a different prop ie. Stainless/4 blade/cupped these all change the needed pitch. right?
I'd like to go to a 4 blade to get better overall performance. I know I might lose a little on the top end but I'm not to worried about that.