What to upgrade my prop

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I have a stainless steel 3 blade 21 pitch 14 1/4. I am looking to get a second prop. I am wondering if there is a upgrade.

Thanks
steve
 

drivehard

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Re: What to upgrade my prop

What kind of upgrade are you looking for?
More top speed?
Better hole shot?
Better cruising efficiency?

You need to give us the basics first as well!
Boat, length
engine and rated engine speed
out drive and ratio
current brand of prop
GPS speed at WOT, and engine speed achieved!

give us some more data, and we will throw out some ideas.
 
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Re: What to upgrade my prop

It is a barvo one. my top speed is about 58mph at 4800 rpm. i get out of the hole just fine. maybe looking for a little more top speed. like i said the prop i have now is a 21 pitch and a 14 1/4
 

steelespike

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Re: What to upgrade my prop

We need the gear ratio may be on the outdrive.what is the year? Need engine( hp and or displacement. and rated rpm.
 
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Re: What to upgrade my prop

it is a 91. I don't have that info. i just got the boat three weeks ago. Where is that info?
 

Bondo

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Re: What to upgrade my prop

It is a barvo one. my top speed is about 58mph at 4800 rpm. i get out of the hole just fine. maybe looking for a little more top speed. like i said the prop i have now is a 21 pitch and a 14 1/4

Ayuh,... You can try another inch or 2 pitch, but I'm guessin' yer already at yer Top speeds, 'n will be runnin' outa Power with a bigger wheel...
 

Philster

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Re: What to upgrade my prop

Without knowing diddly, a 21p prop pushing a boat that has a Bravo 1 to 58 MPH and 4800 RPM is at the wall for top speed.

I'd wager that's a Lie-O-Meter reading and she's down around 55 MPH @ 4800 RPM.

Leave it alone.

If you want a backup prop, get something darn near identical.
 

Robbabob

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Re: What to upgrade my prop

Sounds like your boat was already "fitted" properly. Upgrading a prop that's already perfect is an assumption you shouldn't make. If it's bent or has dings, then by all means, get it conditioned (repaired) and you may see a little improvement.

I'm with Bond-o on this... Want more speed? Shoulda bought a different boat ;-)

Happy boating!
 
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Re: What to upgrade my prop

thanks for all the info. i am really just wanting a back up and i was going to buy a new one. what brand would you guys go with? And i am happy with the top speed, i just wanted to make sure it was the right prop for the boat.
 

Philster

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Re: What to upgrade my prop

Solas seems to have quite a loyal following if you seek a good prop at a fair price.
 
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