WHAT TYPE OF SS PROP SHOULD I BUY FOR A NEW 194 FUNSHIP (deckboat) w/270HP-SX ?

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What type of prop would you guys recommend for the above boat? The majority of its life will be on Lake Mead in Nevada/Arizona so not much issue of sand bars (very deep water). I will be picking the boat up next week and taking it to the lake the following week-end, I would like to have the SS prop in hand so I can do a change out if I'm not thrilled with the performance. The boat will be loaded to the tune of 4000-4100 lbs, I have been to the "Prop" pages but have too many choices...I was hoping that some of you guys out there could recommend a size and brand....<br /><br />BTW.. Thanks to all who have replied to my earlier discussion topics, I purchased the Four Winns 194 deckboat with the Volvo Penta 270HP-SX set up based on the replies from you folks!<br /><br />Thanks Again.... Meadview
 
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Well, for what it's worth I just bought a SS after dealing with fragility issues of aluminum and composite props.<br /><br />I had been running a 4-blade ProPulse, set at 20p which put my 5.0 Volvo in the ideal RPM range. When I cranked out my new SS Rapture 21p, I gained 12mph top end and still had great holeshot. What I noticed with the Rapture is the leading edge of the blade is quite 'fat' which seems to grab the water really well. <br /><br />However, you have about...80hp more than my motor, so a 21p may not be enough. Any way you can demo one somehow?
 
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Check this out, too.<br /><br /> http://www.boat-propellers.net/
 
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Meadview,<br /> The prop you should look at closely would be a Laser II prop. They are designed to be run in the water- fully submerged. Sounds silly but many SS props that run great on a bass boat or lightweight boat will not work well on a heavier boat. They prefer to run at the surface- just the way they are made. The Laser likes to run fully submerged. I just purchased a Laser for my 20' cuddy and it performs great. Great holeshot and great top end. Mid-range acceleration is excellent- very responsive. I can hit right around 54 mph at 4600 rpm. My boat comes in around 3000 lbs. <br /><br /> There are a lot of SS props out there and they are designed for specific applications. Go to the Mercury prop selector page and put in your info. It will give you a decent idea of what to run. <br /><br /> 3 blades do better on top end but 4 blades are smoother and hold the water better. Better low end grab as well. <br /><br />UFM82
 
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Does the new boat come with a stainless prop? The one that Volvo suggests will likely provide a good hole shot and top end to the specs they advertise.<br /><br />Surely the dealer you just spent $30K with has a few stainless props laying around or one of the shop guys knows someplace you could borrow one?<br /><br />I would not spend $500 unless/until I knew the performance was going to be better than what came with the boat.
 
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