How much difference in prop selection would additional 850# make? Is it enought to justify 1 step down in pitch?
Went out to test new engine and 17P (aluminum) prop, but only had 2 adults and 1/4 tank of gas, Im guessing a more typical load would add somewhere around 800+ pounds passengers and fuel etc. I know currrent prop is too small, Im just trying to decide what prop to try next and dont have anything to base the weight effect on.
For reference its a Maxum 2100SR new 5.7 and 4 barrel package. Tested as stated above with 17P aluminum prop and it ran to 4800 (rev limiter) and still had more to go, . Based on how it 'felt' and how much throttle was left I think it would pull a 21P, (maybe 23 with light load) but would rather error on the small side just to keep everything freed up a little. Plus most of our activity involves watersports so top end is not important. I just dont know if 19 or 21 would be the next best try because of weight difference and how much effect the weight would have.
Went out to test new engine and 17P (aluminum) prop, but only had 2 adults and 1/4 tank of gas, Im guessing a more typical load would add somewhere around 800+ pounds passengers and fuel etc. I know currrent prop is too small, Im just trying to decide what prop to try next and dont have anything to base the weight effect on.
For reference its a Maxum 2100SR new 5.7 and 4 barrel package. Tested as stated above with 17P aluminum prop and it ran to 4800 (rev limiter) and still had more to go, . Based on how it 'felt' and how much throttle was left I think it would pull a 21P, (maybe 23 with light load) but would rather error on the small side just to keep everything freed up a little. Plus most of our activity involves watersports so top end is not important. I just dont know if 19 or 21 would be the next best try because of weight difference and how much effect the weight would have.