need prop help with my new boat

toyotanutz

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just picked up a 87 2455 ciera sunbridge. it has omc outdrive and a 5.7 engine. it seems to get out of the hole pretty good for what it is, but my wot is only 4000 rpm's. seems like it likes to cruise at a comfortable pace at 2600 rpm's. speedo pitot tube is broken and i'm awaiting a replacement.so i don't have a mph on it yet.

it is currently running a 14.5 x 18 4 blade quicksilver prop and one of the ears has a broken tip and needs to be replaced. seem's to me that the rpm's are low on top what do you guy's think? i'm thinking about a solas amita 14.5 x 17 4 blade. whats everone's thoughts? thanks
 

reddogg

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Re: need prop help with my new boat

I'm not much of an I/O guy but from what I know about props the 4 bladed are better suited to hole shot and water sports.

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