1. Trying to increase holeshot/pulling power
2. not sure about prop manufacturer, but it is currently a 14.5 x 19 3 blade aluminum prop
3. WOT with me and a passenger = a litle under 5000, top speed about 45ish (speedo).
4. 5.7 Mercruiser (2bbl carb), alpha 1, 1997(but replaced a few years before I purchased. Same model used), 210HP
5. Crownline 202br, 20'2", weight-unsure
History - Originally had a 15 x 19 3 blade aluminum prop. WOT then was 4800 (me and one) at 47mph. Good all around. Sacrificed the prop to the rock gods, replaced with a 14.5 x 19 (all the lake guy had). Worried about over reving, but noticed a better holeshot. I usually have a BOATLOAD(ex. 5 adults, 4 young uns) pulling large towables, andd getting into wakeboarding (just added a tower). I am 6'2" 245 and can get up with the load only because I can hold my breath a long time. At that load, the boat will still reach 40+ when trimmed out. Normal cruising is 25-30.
Problem - Boat is trying to plane at the speeds I need to go to both tube and Wakeboard. It takes a throttle artist like myself to give a smooth ride. Takes awhile to plane. I am looking to pull stronger, and plane at a slightly lower speed. I don't mind losing several mph top end. Have researched, but have some detail issues.
Props - Want to move to a 4 blade and drop down to an 18p. If diameter is the same, shouldn't be a problem. I want stainless though. Can only find the 14 3/8".
Question - Will I risk over reving with the drop of pitch AND diameter even though I move to stainless? How much will diameter affect the numbers? Should I consider a 5 blade? If so, dimensions? Experience? Alternatives? Advice? I just want to do it right. Thank you
2. not sure about prop manufacturer, but it is currently a 14.5 x 19 3 blade aluminum prop
3. WOT with me and a passenger = a litle under 5000, top speed about 45ish (speedo).
4. 5.7 Mercruiser (2bbl carb), alpha 1, 1997(but replaced a few years before I purchased. Same model used), 210HP
5. Crownline 202br, 20'2", weight-unsure
History - Originally had a 15 x 19 3 blade aluminum prop. WOT then was 4800 (me and one) at 47mph. Good all around. Sacrificed the prop to the rock gods, replaced with a 14.5 x 19 (all the lake guy had). Worried about over reving, but noticed a better holeshot. I usually have a BOATLOAD(ex. 5 adults, 4 young uns) pulling large towables, andd getting into wakeboarding (just added a tower). I am 6'2" 245 and can get up with the load only because I can hold my breath a long time. At that load, the boat will still reach 40+ when trimmed out. Normal cruising is 25-30.
Problem - Boat is trying to plane at the speeds I need to go to both tube and Wakeboard. It takes a throttle artist like myself to give a smooth ride. Takes awhile to plane. I am looking to pull stronger, and plane at a slightly lower speed. I don't mind losing several mph top end. Have researched, but have some detail issues.
Props - Want to move to a 4 blade and drop down to an 18p. If diameter is the same, shouldn't be a problem. I want stainless though. Can only find the 14 3/8".
Question - Will I risk over reving with the drop of pitch AND diameter even though I move to stainless? How much will diameter affect the numbers? Should I consider a 5 blade? If so, dimensions? Experience? Alternatives? Advice? I just want to do it right. Thank you