Need more "bite"

[dvan1901]

I have a 4.3 V6 205HP Yamaha with a Yamaha outdrive. I get pretty good top end, but two problems I have, not big problems. First, I feel like my initial hole shot is a little sloppy, like the prop isn't biting hard. Second, in a higher speed, steep turn, I get cavitation pretty bad. Any ideas on what kind of prop might help?

 

[Dhadley]

Re: Need more "bite"

Yep, a better one.

Seriously though, we need more info. What prop do you have now? Is it worn or like new? Stainless or aluminum or plastic?

Figuring out a way to better performance is like taking a trip. (How do you get to Atlanta? Don't know what to tell ya cause I don't know where you're at) Once we know where you're at we can plan on how to get where you want to be -- better holeshot and probably reduce slip too.

 

[dvan1901]

Re: Need more "bite"

The one that is on there now is aluminum. Not sure of the specs because it looks like it was added later possibly.

 

[Dhadley]

Re: Need more "bite"

Without more info it's going to be real hard to make a recommendation. We need to know top rpm, speed and what pitch the existing prop is. Once we know that we'll know where you're at on the performance road (can calculate slip %).