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Props??
I just put a 25 horse on this boat:
http://yaimkool.com/images/brockway16-04.JPG Now I need a prop. I know nothing about props, never had to even change one (but I do know how). Where do I start, a dealer, online, walmart?? Sizing, pitch, number of blades? I know nothing about them. I do know that the boat cost 400 to build and the engine was leftover from an old boat so I don't want to spend a lot of money for this utility boat. The prop should cost less than the boat;) Thanks in advance. |
Props??
On Sep 26, 6:14?am, wrote:
I just put a 25 horse on this boat: http://yaimkool.com/images/brockway16-04.JPG Now I need a prop. I know nothing about props, never had to even change one (but I do know how). Where do I start, a dealer, online, walmart?? Sizing, pitch, number of blades? I know nothing about them. I do know that the boat cost 400 to build and the engine was leftover from an old boat so I don't want to spend a lot of money for this utility boat. The prop should cost less than the boat;) Thanks in advance. You might try the Michigan Wheel prop selector program: http://www.miwheel.com/MIWheel/html/...d/findprop.asp |
Props??
On Sep 26, 7:46 pm, Dan intrceptor@gmaildotcom wrote:
wrote: I just put a 25 horse on this boat: http://yaimkool.com/images/brockway16-04.JPG Now I need a prop. I know nothing about props, never had to even change one (but I do know how). Where do I start, a dealer, online, walmart?? Sizing, pitch, number of blades? I know nothing about them. I do know that the boat cost 400 to build and the engine was leftover from an old boat so I don't want to spend a lot of money for this utility boat. The prop should cost less than the boat;) Thanks in advance. How far will you trailer this boat? Those wheels look like they need some attention. Are they 8" wheels? I would try to increase them to 12" or 14" if you can adjust the fender and make them fit. Dan Yeah, I don't go very far and I really take it easy. Aside from the width, the weight is not really that bad. Hull about 275 add fishing stuff and engine, still under 600. But I am nosing around for a bigger trailer, this one was given to me a few years back. |
Props??
On Wed, 26 Sep 2007 13:14:19 -0000,
wrote: I just put a 25 horse on this boat: http://yaimkool.com/images/brockway16-04.JPG Now I need a prop. I know nothing about props, never had to even change one (but I do know how). Where do I start, a dealer, online, walmart?? Sizing, pitch, number of blades? I know nothing about them. I do know that the boat cost 400 to build and the engine was leftover from an old boat so I don't want to spend a lot of money for this utility boat. The prop should cost less than the boat;) Thanks in advance. I just went through a prop sizing exercise with a 11 ft RIB dinghy and a new Honda BF-20 4 stroke. The old engine was a Merc 15 2 stroke which always popped the boat up a plane very quickly with 2 people, and with a bit more time and effort, 3 people. Initially the Honda was a big disappoinment even though it has 5 more hp. It struggled to get 2 people on plane and totally refused with 3. It came with a 4 bladed 10 x 10 prop. After talking to a Honda dealer and trying several different props, I ended up with a 4 bladed 10 x 9 and with a Honda "Doel-fin" whale tale gizmo. The combination of the two together has made all the difference in the world. It pops on plane with two of us almost instantly. I haven't had a chance to try it yet with 3 or 4 people yet but I'm sure it will be a big improvement. I've always been a bit skeptical about "Doel-fins" in general but it seems to work well for a boat that needs help getting on plane. The ride quality is smoother also. |
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