Prop advice

[Paul J]

 

 

Im thinking of buying Marineboy a stainless prop for Christmas, any recomendations?

 

The boat is a Boston whaler ( newport) similar to a Montauk with a 60hp Etec on the back.

 

My original 17" prop was repitched to 16" to get the required rev range of 5500 -6000.

Paul at southcoast outboards refered me to Steel developments and said a 4 blade prop would be ideal for me.

From past experiences i know that getting the right prop is not a simple as it should be and im hoping to get this right the first time

 

What do you guys think?

What prop, what size, where to buy?

 

Cheers

 

PJ

[mw]

Hi pj when I went to a four bladder I kept the same pitch but mine was ali they say you should go a pitch smaller with s steel .it was a lot better lower with no loss on top end I have bought from steel developments they were good on price and delivery

only fitted prop last week and the bush is gone

mark w

[Maverick Martin]

PJ Tom at prop solutions has served me well in the past

 

Out of curiosity why do you want stainless? I only ask as benefits will be small on a 60hp outboard

 

Martin

[great white]

Marks problem can sometimes be the main one with SS props.

 

If they hit something they do not bend easily, so either the bush goes or worse the spline can twist.

 

Bushes can also go due to the additional weight and inertia of the prop.

 

Charlie