Best aluminum prop?

[bassinbrunner]

Allright, does anyone know of an aftermarket aluminum prop I can put on my bassboat that will make it a lil faster? Any suggestions or companys that sell aluminum props that are a step up from oem would be appreciated. Also, if anyone is running these props, have they achieved a greater top end speed?

 

[DJ]

Re: Best aluminum prop?

bassinbrunner,<br /><br />I've never found an aftermarket prop (aluminum) that worked better than the real deal (OEM).<br /><br />The OEM has a vested interest in making sure the the stock props they offer provide optimum performance, for the buck$.

 

[bluewater19]

Re: Best aluminum prop?

What kind of boat are you putting this on?<br />What do you have now? <br />thanks

 

[bassinbrunner]

Re: Best aluminum prop?

The boat is a 17'6" aluminum bass boat made by crestliner. The motor is a 115 1996 johnson fast strike. Original prop size 13 7/8 x 19.

 

[VistaMan]

Re: Best aluminum prop?

I had a Nissan 90 on a 18 ft Hydrostream using the OEM 19P. Performance was OK. I then got a Hustler from Turning Point also 19P. What a difference ! The hole shot was much better and turning at speed did not cause blow out like the OEM. The top end was about the same but overall there was a distinct improvement. What is nice about the Hustler is that you cahnge just the blades as the hub is a seperate piece, a lot checper than having it fixed if you ding it on a rock.

 

[roscoe]

Re: Best aluminum prop?

You should be making this decision based on your wide open throttle rpm's, not on wanting 2mph more than your engine can provide without shortening its liife.<br /><br />What WOT rpm are you reaching with your current prop?

 

[Spidybot]

Re: Best aluminum prop?

If you're after the little extra top speed that may be hidden in your setup, it'll take more than just a change of prop to get it.<br /><br />Firstly, you should get best possible conditions for speed: Remove unneeded gear (weight) from the boat. Make sure the hull is as good and clean (polished) as can be. Remove any excess windbreakers (bimini and gear wawing in the wind etc.) Give your motor a good look-over and tune up. Check your motor mount centering and height (antiventilation plate in relation to bottom/keel line).<br /><br />Then check your rpm and speed at wot. Now you're ready to look for a new prop and/or jackplate etc.<br /><br />Tweaking to the limit may call for a sophisticaed prop design which is never really cheap but you should be able to get a good value compromise - provided the hidden potential is in your setup!