What I have came up with so far is that Hooter props were made in the 70's by G&R Propeller.The props were all 3 bladed stainless. They are not around anymore. There is no way to tell size unless you know what to look for. Im thinking the numbers on the side might be a ratio or code, somethink like that.I am not sure of the weight of my boat.I would say 1200to1500lbs the boat is rated for 5 persons or 800lbs max HP is 150.I have had 5 people in the boat and it still runs like a scalded dog.But under normal fishing 2 people me my self am a big man 375to390lbs and the guys that go with me are 280to300lbs "we come from good breading stock" LOL.I dont know the top speed I don't have a speedometer on the boat.It rides great, nice and smooth once you trim the motor up its a little stiff in the stearing, but I dont have hydro.stearing either just 2 cables.But what I am looking for is a good alaround prop out the hole and for speed any suggestions on size. Thanks Joe
<br /><br />That much weight will affect your hole shot some... So assuming you have the motor tilted all the way down when shooting out of the hole the most logical step is to lower the pitch of your prop. But that will raise your WOT rpm above your proper range. approx 200 rpm increase for every less inch of pitch in the prop.<br /><br />Since we don't know the pitch of your prop... I'll give you a suggestion with no guarantees...<br />Go to a four blade prop, this will give you more bite on the hole shot... I'd start with a 23-24P 4-blade Trophy for instance....<br /><br />If you live anywhere near KC, I'll let you borrow mine and see if it works both on the hole shot and WOT rpm with your rig...<br /><br />By the way, I also have a hooter prop that is suppose to be 24P, which I purchased off of ebay. I'll take a look at it tonight and see if the numbers off of it make any sense. AND, I just thought of something!!!!! If your prop is like mine it probably doesn't have any exhaust ventilation holes near the leading edge of the blades. If not, that can hinder a good hole shot! With holes, the prop is allowed to spin much faster at startup dramatically improving hole shot. Let me know if yours has vent holes...<br /><br />A Trophy prop by the way has vent holes as well as Laser's, and most others...