salalumllc
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I bought a 1995 Sea Ray 200 Signature BR last year that I started "repairs" on that turned into a full blown gut and restoration. I had it down to bare hull and am currently working on new stringers and deck. The problem is the boat came with no motor or outdrive so I had to salvage them from a junk boat. The other problem is I went from a Mercruiser 305 small block to a Merc 350 small block that I am currently doing a total rebuild on as well. The alpha one gen one is in fairly good shape but Im rebuilding that as well with new parts - the issue is the prop that came with it is damaged and came out of a smaller boat with a smaller engine so I need to figure out where to start without spending a ton of money on brand new stainless props because I know I need to get everything together and get it all dialed in first.
So the main question is - where should I start with size and pitch? I want to begin with cheaper used props first as I know I will go through 2 or 3 of them before I am happy with the performance, once dialed in I will spend on a new SS prop in whatever size/pitch I am satisfied with but I really don't have a starting point for this size boat/engine combo.
Also keep in mind that I am new to boating as this is my first one but the restoration and engine building is something I know quite well. I just don't have the previous experience to be able to answer this question myself.
Thanks in advance
-Joe
So the main question is - where should I start with size and pitch? I want to begin with cheaper used props first as I know I will go through 2 or 3 of them before I am happy with the performance, once dialed in I will spend on a new SS prop in whatever size/pitch I am satisfied with but I really don't have a starting point for this size boat/engine combo.
Also keep in mind that I am new to boating as this is my first one but the restoration and engine building is something I know quite well. I just don't have the previous experience to be able to answer this question myself.
Thanks in advance
-Joe