Best prop for 5.0L OMC

[Purduebarry]

1988 Bayliner, 5.0L OMC, King Cobra. Has OEM Michigan Wheel, 3 blade, 14.5", 19 pitch alum. prop. Want good hole shot and top end (who doesn't). I got around 45 mph at 4500 RPM with three on board in lite chop, I think I can do better. <br /><br />Thinking of similar style prop but for some reason I think I'd like a bit more cupping. The current one has some dings and it will be a great spare. Brand? Alum vs. Stainless? Any suggestions.

 

[walleyehed]

Re: Best prop for 5.0L OMC

Id be looking hard at SS if you want the best of both worlds...<br />By the way, the MW isn't OEM..that would be aftermarket, which is fine.<br />Your max RPM (recommended) should be around 4800...we turn our 5.0 atleast 5000, and have turned it 6200 set up for skiing.<br />I'd shoot for 4800-5000 with a normal load..that may mean going to a SS in a 17P but I wouldn't go any lower than 4500.