Let's hear your prop upgrade stories. Did you get the results you expected?
I'll start.
Bought a used Alumacraft 2016 Competitor Sport with Evinrude 75hp Etec engine.
Original prop was 13.25" by 17 spline. I would top out at 32-33mph GPS @ 4800rpms.
Boat wouldn't get on plane with 4 adults.
RPMs are supposed to be 5200-5600 at WOT.
I was over prop'd and needed an upgrade. I also plan on pulling a 4 person tube during eth summer for the grandkids.
I started researching an new I needed at least a 15 pitch prop to get the rpm in the right range. I also wanted a 4 blade prop for tubing and 4 adults, hoping to get up on plane.
I ended up buying a 13 pitch 4 blade Solas Ameda prop. While I haven't gotten it to full throttle yet. I did get it out a couple weekends ago and got on plane with 3 adults in teh boat and the 4 man tube in tow. tube had one adult and one child. Got up on plane no problem. I was holding 20mph and 4200 rpm towing. I was impressed. Hopefully I'll get a chance to test out top end with and without the crew.
How did your prop changes go?
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