Boat Props and Performance

viper44

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Looking for some insight into different props and performance.<br />I have a 1975 85 hp OMC driving a quick planing 16.5 foot aluminum Starcraft bow-rider. The current prop is 131/4x17. I use the boat primarily for slalom skiing and need quick plane out of the hole.<br />Are there any other props that would be better?
 

Basscat 1

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Re: Boat Props and Performance

Did you try moving the tilt pin in a hole closer?
 

JB

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Re: Boat Props and Performance

Better than what, Viper?<br /><br />What rpm do you get at WOT?
 

viper44

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Re: Boat Props and Performance

Thanks to those who responded. I've been doing a bit of reading today and had a chat with a few others at the lake who have similar boats. They are running the same prop as I am and are happy with the performance relative to hole shot with skier and top end speed.<br />I'll have to fix my tach before I try any experimenting.
 
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