Too Much Pitch?

[Restless22]

I found a great buy on a Quicksliver 19p SS prop for $100. I now run a 17p stainless.

The recommend pitch for my boat is a 15-17 from what I see on the site.

Should I send the 19p out for a pitch change or sell it? Prop work here is $80 to $100.

 

[Bondo]

Re: Too Much Pitch?

I found a great buy on a Quicksliver 19p SS prop for $100. I now run a 17p stainless.

The recommend pitch for my boat is a 15-17 from what I see on the site.

Should I send the 19p out for a pitch change or sell it? Prop work here is $80 to $100.

Ayuh,.... I'd sell it,....

My Prop Guy tells me that he can only pound in, or out, 'bout 1 inch of pitch....

 

[steelespike]

Re: Too Much Pitch?

We need a description of your performance.we need your motor,boat details and present rpm and speed by gps if possible.with the 17.
In my opinion a pitch change is a compromise. Sometimes you can play with the cup and have excellent results.
I would suggest you sell it.
If the prop is used you could end up with a used possibly compromised ss prop that you've invested $200 in.
Then there's the possibility the prop shop doesn't get it right.

 

[jestor68]

Re: Too Much Pitch?

Have you tried it on your boat? Even if it's not entirely satisfactory, you can always keep it as a spare.

Re-pitched props are good for a nice massage if you sit in the back near the engine. The vibration is very soothing.

 

[Restless22]

Re: Too Much Pitch?

No, I haven't tried it. My boat is a 1988 Wellcraft Aruba 232 with a 350 Magnum and Alpha 1 with a 15 tooth spline. She runs great with the 17p SS now. Top speed by GPS is 32 MPH at 4000 RPM.

That's fine for us. I don't imagine this big heavy boat wants more.