Turning Point Hustler prop

[Taxus812]

Anyone use one of these ?

Turning Point Hustler Aluminum Boat Propeller #2150 1911 for Johnson 150 HP Outboard 1991 - 2005 V6 - iboats

I currently have only one propeller (stock prop). I want to purchase a new one and keep the original as a spare.
I was hoping to improve my fuel efficiency and bump up my RPM a bit. I want to stick with Aluminum due to the constant use in rocks, stumps and shallow water


My WOT range is 4500-5500 RPM (per the manual). The current prop is 14 1/2" x 19" stock aluminum (no idea of the manufacturer. I get approximately 4900PRM @ 43Mph (well that is what the gauge says )

Looking at their test they get an additional 200 RPM without changing pitch. (I looked at 18" props but they are few and I thin 17" would be to much of a drop)

 

[sublauxation]

Re: Turning Point Hustler prop

I have a Turning Point Hustler as a spare for my 90hp Evinrude. My first prop was a "factory" aluminum 19 pitch and I wasn't getting enough RPM's. I bought a 17 pitch Hustler thinking it would do the trick but it performed exactly like my original 19 pitch prop. Based on my experience I would bet the 17 will put you right where you are now. Then again it's a boat so you never know until you try.

 

[Texasmark]

Re: Turning Point Hustler prop

I have a Turning Point Hustler as a spare for my 90hp Evinrude. My first prop was a "factory" aluminum 19 pitch and I wasn't getting enough RPM's. I bought a 17 pitch Hustler thinking it would do the trick but it performed exactly like my original 19 pitch prop. Based on my experience I would bet the 17 will put you right where you are now. Then again it's a boat so you never know until you try.

The Hustler is cupped and cupping improves anti-ventilating performance in tight turns and rough water conditions at the higher speeds, but it also acts like additional pitch at the higher throttle settings.

It has a high rake design which helps in bow lift. Bow lift decreases the hull to water contact reducing drag allowing for more rpms and mph. So moving from a conventional prop to one with cupping and high rake does throw in some unknowns.

Like sub said, the only way you know how it will work is to run it. Everything else is pure speculation, may be educated speculation, but none-the-less speculation.

Mark