I just put my 2010 Glastron GT180 in the water and tested it for the first time.
It has a Evinrude ETEC 150 HO on it. Boat weighs about 2000 lbs with engine.
Current prop is a stock BRP Aluminum 14.5" x 19P.
With just me and two medium sized dogs in the boat and nearly a full load of fuel, the boat did 5000 rpm at WOT, trimmed up, Speedo said 50 mph FWIW.
Hole shot for waters-skiing is okay on that boat but a little less than I had expected it to have for that much horsepower.
Max rpm at WOT should be around 5800 for that engine.
The prop is too big which would also explain the slightly lower than expected hole shot.
I want to switch to a stainless steel prop anyways. Given the numbers achieved with the current prop, I'm thinking 17 pitch would be the most likely size to go to in order to get ~5,800 rpm at WOT.
Agree/disagree?
I want a good all around performing prop. I mostly use the boat for water-skiing and a bit for day cruising.
Thinking about either the Solas Rubex NS3 14.25" x 17" or maybe the Michigan Wheel Ballistic A 14.75" x 17".
Anyone have an opinion on these props for my intended use?
Could also look at a BRP Viper which I think has a bit more rake to it than the other two I'm considering. I don't really have an opportunity to water test the third party props, only the Viper.
Thanks!
It has a Evinrude ETEC 150 HO on it. Boat weighs about 2000 lbs with engine.
Current prop is a stock BRP Aluminum 14.5" x 19P.
With just me and two medium sized dogs in the boat and nearly a full load of fuel, the boat did 5000 rpm at WOT, trimmed up, Speedo said 50 mph FWIW.
Hole shot for waters-skiing is okay on that boat but a little less than I had expected it to have for that much horsepower.
Max rpm at WOT should be around 5800 for that engine.
The prop is too big which would also explain the slightly lower than expected hole shot.
I want to switch to a stainless steel prop anyways. Given the numbers achieved with the current prop, I'm thinking 17 pitch would be the most likely size to go to in order to get ~5,800 rpm at WOT.
Agree/disagree?
I want a good all around performing prop. I mostly use the boat for water-skiing and a bit for day cruising.
Thinking about either the Solas Rubex NS3 14.25" x 17" or maybe the Michigan Wheel Ballistic A 14.75" x 17".
Anyone have an opinion on these props for my intended use?
Could also look at a BRP Viper which I think has a bit more rake to it than the other two I'm considering. I don't really have an opportunity to water test the third party props, only the Viper.
Thanks!
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