[FONT="]I have a 98 Sprint 296 Pro (19.5ft bass boat) with 91 Johnson 200
The prop on the boat is stock Johnson 3 blade stainless 19P (13.25" I think)
When I took it out for WOT the motor revs past 6k @ 53 mph, I ran it to 6200 and it was still climbing steadily when I let out of it for fear of damaging the motor. At the time I had myself (220lbs) wife (100lbs) my 9 and 10 year old boys (75lbs each) 120lb great dane puppy - half a tank of gas (24-26gal)
I have found where guys with the same hull guys are running 25-27P props and getting 70+mph out of theirs in the 5800 rpm range.
I plan to use the boat for recreational fishing in the mornings and throwing the ski's out or pulling kids on tubes when it starts to get hot. I am not worried about top speed more being practical for my needs. Was thinking a 4 blade prop in the 21-23p range but am just guessing.
I am currently trying to find a shop locally that will let me test before I buy props but haven't had any luck so far. Is there any online resource that will let you rent props or has a great return policy?[/FONT]
The prop on the boat is stock Johnson 3 blade stainless 19P (13.25" I think)
When I took it out for WOT the motor revs past 6k @ 53 mph, I ran it to 6200 and it was still climbing steadily when I let out of it for fear of damaging the motor. At the time I had myself (220lbs) wife (100lbs) my 9 and 10 year old boys (75lbs each) 120lb great dane puppy - half a tank of gas (24-26gal)
I have found where guys with the same hull guys are running 25-27P props and getting 70+mph out of theirs in the 5800 rpm range.
I plan to use the boat for recreational fishing in the mornings and throwing the ski's out or pulling kids on tubes when it starts to get hot. I am not worried about top speed more being practical for my needs. Was thinking a 4 blade prop in the 21-23p range but am just guessing.
I am currently trying to find a shop locally that will let me test before I buy props but haven't had any luck so far. Is there any online resource that will let you rent props or has a great return policy?[/FONT]