Steve wrote:
I'm looking for help in selecting a new prop. I'm currently running a 14
1/4x 23p
3 blade that came on the boat from the factory. The boat is a 2003 Larson
SEI 190 (open bow runabout) with a 4.3 volvo sx sterndrive. It will turn
this prop 4600 rpms (4200-4600 reccomended by volvo at WOT) and 49 mph
according to speedometer at WOT.

This summer we have started doing alot of slalom skiing. Needless to say it
is a bit lacking on power to pull up a 200# plus skier . I have been looking
at 4 and 5 blade props but am at a loss as to what size should work best for
me. Also is there a big trade off for power to loss of top end? I need
something that will be a good all around prop as we do alot of tubing and
wakeboarding as well as just cruising around the lake.

I do not have a local dealer that will let me try out different sizes. I'm
not afraid to spend some $ on a good prop, but dont want to experiment with
sizes at the prices of these props.

Thanks for any help Steve




I would go for a 3 blade stainless 21" double cupped. It should give
you improved holeshot with superior water-holding & comparable top end
speed & rpm's... maybe just a little higher rpm's. For a wild set-up,
go for the Land & Sea Torque-Shift variable pitch prop... holeshot out
at 13"-14" and top end speed at 23"-24". Your boat will "jump" out of
the water!

Rob