I have a 1986-87 115 that is still kind of flaky. I finally got it running ok and went out today to go fishing and hit something or maybe the prop just decided to crack because I didn't see anything on my graph but that's neither here nor there. I am planning on getting a direct replacement of the aluminum prop that was on the boat because I am not 100% sure that the reason I am not hitting correct WOT RPMs is because of the prop or the engine still not running correctly. So after I get it in and get the engine working better, I am planning on getting a SS prop to have as my main prop and have the Al one as a backup. Right now I am looking at the Mercury Laser II, the Mercury Vengeance and the Stiletto Advantage props. The Al prop is a 23P and the biggest Solas Saturn prop that I found on the site I am looking at is a 21P which maybe fine but until I find out from getting the engine running better, I don't know but let's put that one as a maybe.
What I am planning on doing with the boat. Most of the time I will be fishing and so just running from spot to spot but also plan on doing some tubing with it in the future. This is my first boat and am not really in need of something that can get me going at exuberant speeds.
What I know about props. Next to nothing. I understand the theory behind pitch and changing to adjust the WOT RPM but past that, when it comes to this brand and that model, I am lost. If I have missed a good brand/model, let me know what to look at. I know I probably just opened a can of worms, so hopefully it stays civil. That is something I have been very impressed with iboats so far is how the members conduct themselves compared to other forums I frequent.
What I am planning on doing with the boat. Most of the time I will be fishing and so just running from spot to spot but also plan on doing some tubing with it in the future. This is my first boat and am not really in need of something that can get me going at exuberant speeds.
What I know about props. Next to nothing. I understand the theory behind pitch and changing to adjust the WOT RPM but past that, when it comes to this brand and that model, I am lost. If I have missed a good brand/model, let me know what to look at. I know I probably just opened a can of worms, so hopefully it stays civil. That is something I have been very impressed with iboats so far is how the members conduct themselves compared to other forums I frequent.