Is Hustler Aluminum prop any good prop???

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batman99

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Newbie boat owner. Recently bought used and now applying a few fixes / improvements before hitting the lakes / rivers.

Current motor is 1996 Force 120 HP OP on 1996 Bayliner 1700LS Bowrider. Will be used 2 x Adults with 2 x kids for light body weight tubing and slow/medium lake / river speed touring. Nothing too wild. And, noting too fast. Simple stuff - until I learn how to drive it.

Motor currently has 21P Aluminum prop and previous owner said it sometimes "lugs". He recommended a 19P replacement. And, he also stated 17P would be too aggressive (for this 17ft light weight boat and general driving conditions). Since its current 21P is chipped (to be re-welded and used for backup PROP), I was thinking of replaceing with NEW 19P Aluminum.

Should I replace with Hustly Aluminum 19P ( http://www.iboats.com/TP-Hustler-3-...1-LE2-1319-Hustler-Aluminum/dm/view_id.929173 )?

Or, is there a better brand (or size) of prop within the same price range?

thanks.
 
jestor68

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Re: Is Hustler Aluminum prop any good prop???

Have you run the boat to establish the WOT rpm with the 21"? Your WOT rpm range is 4750-5250.

I've owned a 18 ft Bayliner with the 120 Force. It came with a 21. I put a 19 on it with excellent results.

I've had great results with Solas Rubex(aluminum) props.
 
Texasmark

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Re: Is Hustler Aluminum prop any good prop???

On "Is Hustler a good prop", my opinion: Yes. Other than being made of alum which reduces the price yet increases the blade width reducing efficiency slightly over it's SS cousins, it has all the whistles and bells of the cousin. I have one and it is a fine prop. You can buy them on here under the Turning Point brand, Hustler is the model.

Mark
 
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