Is this brand prop any good

[KeltonKrew]

Been looking to replace my prop and get a spare too. does anyone know if the Turning Point Hub and replacable Hustler prop housings are worth a darn.<br /><br />I have a 1986 Merc 35. Currently running a 10x15 and need a little more umph out of the hole. Not too much, but thought I would get a 10-3/8 x 14 or 10-3/8 x 13.<br /><br />Didn't know what the durability, etc was for these kind of prop systems.<br /><br />Thanks

 

[Hooty]

Re: Is this brand prop any good

Hustler props are all right. Just be sure, going to a smaller pitched prop, you don't over-rev.<br /><br />c/6<br /><br />Hooty

 

[KeltonKrew]

Re: Is this brand prop any good

Thanks for the info. That's why I would like to go to a 14 pitch. should only increase RPM's by 200 or so. Just didn't know about the design of these props.<br /><br />I'm not running full RPMs now at WOT so I don't think that should be a problem.

 

[Hooty]

Re: Is this brand prop any good

O-k.<br />Keep going down in pitch until you hit that magic 6 grand. <br />As far as the design of the prop, ya won't know 'til ya try it. I've got a prop shop, where I trade, and they let ya try props out before buying and that makes a lot of sense to me. See if they'll let you try it before you buy it.<br /><br />c/6<br /><br />Hooty

 

[KeltonKrew]

Re: Is this brand prop any good

OK Hooty, you have me confused now. I thought my WOT RPM's should be no more than 5500, why 6grand??<br /><br />With the 15pitch prop I only get about 25mph out of my 13' whaler but the engine is not operating at full RPM. <br /><br />Is it 5500 or 6000<br /><br />Confused in SE Texas

 

[Hooty]

Re: Is this brand prop any good

Hummm.<br />What ever you're manual sez. I thought max rpm would be higher then that. I wouldn't be afraid to turn it six though.<br /><br />c/6<br /><br />Hooty

 

[Spidybot]

Re: Is this brand prop any good

The WOT is stated as 5400-6000. Each inch in pitch change equals 200 rpm (rule of thumb) so going one inch down would raise your WOT by 200.<br /><br />Not all prop designs performs the same, so a given pitch may result in slightly different WOTs with different designs.

 

[roscoe]

Re: Is this brand prop any good

I've got a Hustler prop. Got it here from iboats. It works ok, really, honest, believe me. The reason these props are so price competitive, is because they are made overseas. <br /><br />The only problem I've encountered was that the hub kind of got stuck inside the housing, and I had to tap it out with a screwdriver. Maybe I had my prop nut torqued too tight?<br /><br />The cupping is minimal and I lost less than 100 rpm. But I'm also loading the boat heavier now.

 

[KeltonKrew]

Re: Is this brand prop any good

Thanks. sounds like I'll go with the 13pitch and gain some RPMs as I'm running lower than that. Plus, give me a little more umph so I can pull my kids in the tube - luckily they don't like to go fast, mainly just moving