I have a Glastron GT 180 with a 150 E-tec. The Dealer rigged it on the wrong (top) hole and it came with an aluminum 14.5 19P propeller. After several trial runs I ended up raising the engine to the third hole putting my ventilation plate about an inch above the bottom of the boat. This seems to be the perfect spot. With a full tank of gas and three adults in the boat I hit 5600 RPMS WOT which is where I am told I want to be.
Now for the hard part. I need to decide on a stainless prop. The boat is light 1700 lbs w/o the engine. I use it primarily for water skiing, wake boarding and tubing as well as fishing. As currently set up it has an outstanding hole shot with plenty of pulling power for skiing. It also goes plenty fast (52MPH on speedo - no gps yet). I am looking for advice on wether I should go with the Rebel, Viper, SST or Cyclone propeller. I have been all over the BRP web site, reading their descriptions and characteristics. I would like to keep the WOT in the 5600 range. I know for the Rebels I will probably have to go down in pitch. Any advice of what is the best prop choice for my application would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Now for the hard part. I need to decide on a stainless prop. The boat is light 1700 lbs w/o the engine. I use it primarily for water skiing, wake boarding and tubing as well as fishing. As currently set up it has an outstanding hole shot with plenty of pulling power for skiing. It also goes plenty fast (52MPH on speedo - no gps yet). I am looking for advice on wether I should go with the Rebel, Viper, SST or Cyclone propeller. I have been all over the BRP web site, reading their descriptions and characteristics. I would like to keep the WOT in the 5600 range. I know for the Rebels I will probably have to go down in pitch. Any advice of what is the best prop choice for my application would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks