PPG, that is some good info. I too am looking at props and was going to put a post up, but Bigbass91 did it for me. What about a stabilizer/hydrofoil like Doelfin,or Stingray? Any thoughts? Maybe this will help Bigbass91 also.
Originally Posted by
PawPaw "gene"
Definitely talk to a prop Doc about your needs instead of a prop salesman. Even the best suited prop will probably need to be fine tuned to your boat and load. There is no such thing as one size fits all. I did that with my new boat that I wasn't impressed about its performance. It was slow to plane with a load and top end wasn't there. For 60 bucks it seem like I've added a bigger motor to the back end. I now have a great hole shot, easy plane with a load, 2 mph faster, better gas mileage and runs quieter without sounding likes its straining. I own a 50 hp Yamma, the smaller the motor the more important it is. A larger motor with a misfit prop can overcome a lot of problems, but they too can see a big improvement in performance.
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PawPaw "gene"
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