Raker Prop

[mrtool2u]

Like all other guys with boats,I am in a neverending quest to pickup a few more mph.I have heard great things about the Raker prop's.I do not want to commit to buying one until I know what pitch/diameter is right for my set-up.The motor is a 1993 Johnson 120 hp t/t on a 19 ft alum boat.I know I need more bow lift,and I heard the raker will do this.<br /><br />EDIT: Sorry Mrtool. No soliciting allowed. Try the Want Ads.

 

[MarkHPCA]

Re: Raker Prop

I have a 24P raker on my '86 120 HP looper pushing an 18' Hydrostream (bowrider, paded V, about 1400 lb with motor and me) I get great holshots and a top speed of 60 MPH. Very pleased with it. I would suggest that, if possible, you work with your dealer to make sure that the choice of prop is suitable for your needs.

 

[jimmbo]

Re: Raker Prop

The Raker will give you lots of bow lift. My guess is you are running a 19 in aluminium right now? If so, and you are getting about 5400 rpm a 20 in raker should be ok. I had a 18 ft deep vee fibreglass with a 150 Ficht. With the 19 alum it did 5500 rpm at 49mph, I put on a 20 Raker top speed went up to 56mph @ 5400rpm. Also the boat road higher out of the water and had much more bow lift. It also handled much better. When I traded in the boat on a new I/O I kept the prop, had it rehubbed for the I/O. I also tried a 22 raker, my rpms dropped to 4800 rpm and top speed was about the same. Stiletto props have a blade geometry similar to a Raker <br />

 

[Mercathode]

Re: Raker Prop

mrtool<br />some dealers will allow you to test a series of props until you get one that works to your liking. You need a tach and run her in somewhere around 5500+.