What kind of prop should i get

[MarkNnooga]

I have a 89 model glasstream 192 cuddy cabin boat. It has a 3.0 mercruiser engine and a mercruiser alpha one gen 1 outdrive. I no nothing about props everyone keeps telling me to go with stainless... but i dont know what size or anything like that.. any help??

 

[Lyle29464]

Re: What kind of prop should i get

Usually a boat has a prop on it. So you try that one out and buy a new one based the old one.
I guess you will run a 17 or a 19. See if you can try a loaner if you agree to buy a new prop. Be sure to have the shop install it.
you need a prop that will let your engine run in it's recommended rpm range. a guess is 4200 to 4600 rpm. you can find this info online. small pitch= higher rpm. New to boating so I would use the softer prop. That will do less damage to your boat when you hit things. Yes you may ruin the prop. After you learn boating and the area you can buy the SST prop for $300 more and go 2 mph faster. I would recommend a safe boating course and that you take an experienced boater with you the first couple of times. wife,girlfriends,kids, buddies come after you learn how to not kill them. O welcome.
Lyle

 

[steelespike]

Re: What kind of prop should i get

Welcome,Please read the stickies at the top of the page and the helps on the prop store page.
We will be glad to help with any confusion.If your totally new a boating course is a must and a good way to meet fellow boaters.
Your prop size is usuaslly near the base of the blades or under the prop nut.
Do some test runs lightly loaded ;get us the prop size and your max rpm and speed.
Boating course first. Good luck and happy boating.