Just ordered the Quicksilver QST5 17" pitch, but upon further reading I'm now having 2nd thoughts.
Did I make a mistake by not going with the Mercury Marine version?
I'm currently running an older (without the PVS) 19" pitch High Five.
It's not the pitch drop I'm concerned about, it's the lack of the PVS and a question of quality on the Quicksilver prop.
1) Is the PVS that beneficial, or are we talking maybe a second improvement to 30mph once it's all dialed in?
2) I read various opinions on the quality of Quicksilver vs Mercury Marine on this site and others.
Any further thoughts or real world experience?
I suppose I'll wait till the prop gets here this week, and see how she runs this weekend to form my own conclusion, but with all the knowledge here, I thought I'd ask.
I'm mainly looking for that elusive 2nd to none hole shot that will help me get up and going on my old skinny 65" slalom ski.
The 19" works with a bit of effort on a light load, but if we have a fully loaded boat, I don't think I'm going to make it.
Smart Tabs are about a 80% go for purchase at this point, but I want to try the prop first as that's the easiest to swap right now.
Info:
1994 Reinell 196BRXL.
5.0L-2bbl-Carb Mercruiser Alpha One. (190hp?)
1.65 (high altitude) ratio.
4,600 at 47mph (indicated) with the 19" High Five (light load)
Additional:
Elevation = 4,000' in Helena, as is most of our boating outings.
Light Load = 2 persons, 2 labradors, 20-25 gallons gas.
Thanks!
Did I make a mistake by not going with the Mercury Marine version?
I'm currently running an older (without the PVS) 19" pitch High Five.
It's not the pitch drop I'm concerned about, it's the lack of the PVS and a question of quality on the Quicksilver prop.
1) Is the PVS that beneficial, or are we talking maybe a second improvement to 30mph once it's all dialed in?
2) I read various opinions on the quality of Quicksilver vs Mercury Marine on this site and others.
Any further thoughts or real world experience?
I suppose I'll wait till the prop gets here this week, and see how she runs this weekend to form my own conclusion, but with all the knowledge here, I thought I'd ask.
I'm mainly looking for that elusive 2nd to none hole shot that will help me get up and going on my old skinny 65" slalom ski.
The 19" works with a bit of effort on a light load, but if we have a fully loaded boat, I don't think I'm going to make it.
Smart Tabs are about a 80% go for purchase at this point, but I want to try the prop first as that's the easiest to swap right now.
Info:
1994 Reinell 196BRXL.
5.0L-2bbl-Carb Mercruiser Alpha One. (190hp?)
1.65 (high altitude) ratio.
4,600 at 47mph (indicated) with the 19" High Five (light load)
Additional:
Elevation = 4,000' in Helena, as is most of our boating outings.
Light Load = 2 persons, 2 labradors, 20-25 gallons gas.
Thanks!