different props

[icwebpeople]

i have a 1976 14'6" manatee witha chrysler charger 85 hp outboard. it has a 13"by 21"pitch right hand rotation prop.with boat loaded pulls whife and kids on tube and ski but could be a little better out of the hole.<br /> wont get me at 195 lbs out of water on ski very well. flat out it will go around 50 mph.<br /><br />what prop can i use and not loose alot of speed.<br /><br />hase any one tried one of those prps with adjustable pitch knobs? if so do they eork.<br /><br />every other weekend i take family and every other weekend i go out cruzing and fishing so i dont want to have to change props every weekend.

 

[JB]

Re: different props

To gain anything you will have to give something up, ICWeb.<br /><br />You will need a tach reading at WOT with light and with heavy loads for anyone here to be able to advise you responsibly.<br /><br />Good luck.

 

[icwebpeople]

Re: different props

loaded with wife and kids and gear rpm is 4200- 4500 with just me and poles 5600 rpm

 

[ob]

Re: different props

best to have optional prop for ski applicationsif you don'twant to sacrifice top speed when not skiing.try 19" pitch for skiing.

 

[sloopy]

Re: different props

do you have vent holes around the hub? they do help alot with hole shot! and no speed lost, just need a drill