24 ft.Party Barge 2003 Prop Size ?

[rickkk]

I am a newbie here and i would like to thank the pople who respond to all our needs of boating.Does anyone have this toon that has found the best prop to use for all around use?I have a 2003 Tracker 24ft Party Barge.It has a 1986 115hp V-4 Yamaha with tilt @ trim.I have 35 gallons gas and about 6 adults @ three grandkids.I bought this motor and there was no prop on it.This is my first pontoon.Any help would be gratefull.I have been to all the prop shops on the web @ everyone is giveing me diff. numbers.I also see that threr is a pontoon prop.Thanks to all 2 happy @ most of all,safe boating.Rickkk

 

[jestor68]

Re: 24 ft.Party Barge 2003 Prop Size ?

My identical pontoon boat with a 90 Mercury runs a 15" pitch at 5200-5300rpm.

I would think your 115 should be able to pull a 17" pitch and maintain around 5000rpm.