Prop types for RIB

[rupertmja]

I have been reading thru the prop area and am still curious. I have an 2.7m RIB and various small engines. My 2hp Johnson is way too slow, and my 4hp Evinrude is just not quite fast enough. My 15hp Evinrude is too powerful. I guess I need an 8hp to be about right. However, becuase my RIB is so light, would there be a better prop for my 4hp - it revs out pretty easily. Or maybe, a different prop for my 15hp? Could a prop solve my problem, or should I just get an 8hp motor?

Oh, and for fun, I might just try to fit two 4hps on the back, since I have two. Or maybe three 2s ...

 

[steelespike]

Re: Prop types for RIB

If you get a tiller extension you might be able to plane with the 4.
The RIB is so light there's no weight to the bow to help it plane.
Careful weight placement or elimination and careful motor trim will help.