Prop recommendation Ranger & 150 Evinrude

[Ron G]

Re: Prop recommendation Ranger & 150 Evinrude

(Ron -- how high are you now??) Re-visit Kenny's last post about a prop. It'd be well worth a shot. Well, OK -- an email anyway. <br /> Im at 6.5" right now but will probably go up another inch real soon,i see what your saying about the jackplate on the ranger.what thread are you talking about with Kenny???

 

[Dhadley]

Re: Prop recommendation Ranger & 150 Evinrude

I was suggesting GW go back and look at Kenny's last post on this thread. I think he (Kenny) has a prop located to try on the Ranger. Should be interesting.

 

[Ron G]

Re: Prop recommendation Ranger & 150 Evinrude

im a little slow today,to much work and paint fumes carry on

 

[ggault2b]

Re: Prop recommendation Ranger & 150 Evinrude

Guys, thanks for your time on this. I am learning alot.<br /><br />Are add-on water pressure guages readily available?<br /><br />Ron B - where are you measuring? Right now, the centerline of my prop is 4.5 inches below the pad.

 

[Ron G]

Re: Prop recommendation Ranger & 150 Evinrude

I measure from the cavation plate to the bottom.im going to be raising it up alot more here soon,i have to wait a little awhile but thats another story probably for the stupid human tricks There is very nice people here and you got 2 of the best helping you Dale and Kenny.

 

[Dhadley]

Re: Prop recommendation Ranger & 150 Evinrude

At 4.5" on the propshaft centerline below the pad that should put the AV plate at about 3" or so up. Sound about right? Can you go up anymore?<br /><br />Yes, water pressure gauges are very available. They sell them here or your dealer should stock them. It'd be odd for an OMC / BRP dealer not to have one. Very very simple to install. No big deal at all.

 

[ggault2b]

Re: Prop recommendation Ranger & 150 Evinrude

It looks like the plate is about 3.5 inches above bottom of boat. It looks like the engine can easily slide up about a half inch or so.

 

[Dhadley]

Re: Prop recommendation Ranger & 150 Evinrude

I'd give that prop Walleyehed has a try. Try it at the height you're at and then up. I'd bet the performance improves which would indicate that a jackplate, and the ability to go higher, would continue to help.

 

[ggault2b]

Re: Prop recommendation Ranger & 150 Evinrude

I've decided to give the prop Walleyehed mentioned a try. I will post results soon as I get the prop and get a chance to get the boat in the water.<br /><br />Ron G, after looking at myboat the other day, I realized the design does have an offset motor, just as you mentioned in an earlier post. My initial response was not correct.

 

[Ron G]

Re: Prop recommendation Ranger & 150 Evinrude

I thought they had a built in motor offset,I'm glad your going to give Kennys a try i think your going to like it,keep us posted.

 

[Ron G]

Re: Prop recommendation Ranger & 150 Evinrude

Dont forget about the water preasssure gauge like dale said there one of the most important instruments you can have.