what prop size and pitch

[capthook]

I have a pre alpha matched to a 4 cylinder mecruiser 3.0L running on a 1973 18 ft Reinell closed bow. I was just wondering what would be the best prop for pulling tubes knee boards and skis. I mainly run on the IL river so I am going to be sticking with the aluminum prop. Any advise would be great.

 

[Bondo]

Re: what prop size and pitch

Without knowing What Prop you've tried,+ the Results of running that Prop,..........<br /><br />Your Question is Unanswerable.......<br /><br />But,....... I'll give you a "Guess"........<br /><br />Try a 19"..........Then check the rpms,+ decide if it's Too Big,... or to Small.......

 

[JB]

Re: what prop size and pitch

Prop topic.

 

[SteveNix]

Re: what prop size and pitch

What are size/pitch are you running now? and what kind of wot rpm's are you @?

 

[gatorred]

Re: what prop size and pitch

what's on your boat size/pitch mumbers like 14in / 19p to low rpm on tack go down in pitch try 2 like 19 to 17 bring rpm's up if to high go up in pitch but you need starting point you need to know what you have then go from there

 

[minion]

Re: what prop size and pitch

I run an 18 foot bow rider with a 3 liter as well.<br />I run a Turning Point "Hustler" prop. (ALUM).<br />14.25 X 21 pitch .4700 RPM @ WOT...perfect!<br />We pull tubes and cruise mostly.<br />I cannot get this prop to cavitate/disappoint me.<br />Hole shot is great , pulls tubes with ease.<br />I too run the Illinois(Morris) as well.