Hi guys- I'm kind of a newb, bought this boat last summer and learning as I go. Just pulled the outdrive to grease things up for the season and wondering if I should change propping. She really struggles to plane with more than 2 people. Sometimes even with only 2 people. Most of my boating is right at about 5280 ft above sea level near Denver, but I do make the annual pilgrimage to Lake Powell (~3650 ft). What makes sense? Here's my specs:
1) Performance issue you are trying to correct.
Boat has trouble planing, esp with more than 2-3 people aboard. Putting people in the cuddy helps
2) Current prop manufacturer, model, aluminum or stainless as a minimum.
Plastic/Composite 3 blade
3) Current prop diameter and pitch (required).
15x19a
4) Wide open throttle RPM and speed with an average load (very helpful)
4000 with 3/4 persons
5) Engine/drive make, model, year, and HP
Rebuilt 1988 5.0l GM 350 with OMC Cobra Outdrive (225-230HP)
6) Boat make model, year, length and weight
1988 Bayliner Capri 1950 19' - 2000-2500lbs?
1) Performance issue you are trying to correct.
Boat has trouble planing, esp with more than 2-3 people aboard. Putting people in the cuddy helps
2) Current prop manufacturer, model, aluminum or stainless as a minimum.
Plastic/Composite 3 blade
3) Current prop diameter and pitch (required).
15x19a
4) Wide open throttle RPM and speed with an average load (very helpful)
4000 with 3/4 persons
5) Engine/drive make, model, year, and HP
Rebuilt 1988 5.0l GM 350 with OMC Cobra Outdrive (225-230HP)
6) Boat make model, year, length and weight
1988 Bayliner Capri 1950 19' - 2000-2500lbs?
