Blessings!
Recently bought a used 2001 ebbtide 2100 mystique, and doing some maintenance. The installed 3 blade aluminum Solas prop looks like it needed to retire: scuffed up, some bends on the blade and just worn. So, I wanted to find the best prop compatible to my vessel: FACTS:
SX-M 1.60 gear ratio
I/O both Volvo penta
5.0 Gi
21-22 feet ebbtide design/brand V hull, bowrider
I wanted to find the original and intended design prop for long life and health of the boat.
This boat will be used for low to mid range cruising speed, 70% 2500 feet elevation, 30% 200 feet elevation.
My priority is obvious: appropriate/compatible prop, PLUS good/great maneuvering control, efficiency, then lastly moderate speed. I do not care of the top speed.
After weeks of research, I have decided a four blade aluminum volvo (https://www.iboats.com/shop/volvo-p...rotation-4-blade-aluminum-boat-propeller.html) OR four blade SS Solas (https://www.amazon.com/SOLAS-Yamaha...+solas+volvo&qid=1563132061&s=gateway&sr=8-13).
Any wisdom and smart suggestions?
Thanks
Ed
Recently bought a used 2001 ebbtide 2100 mystique, and doing some maintenance. The installed 3 blade aluminum Solas prop looks like it needed to retire: scuffed up, some bends on the blade and just worn. So, I wanted to find the best prop compatible to my vessel: FACTS:
SX-M 1.60 gear ratio
I/O both Volvo penta
5.0 Gi
21-22 feet ebbtide design/brand V hull, bowrider
I wanted to find the original and intended design prop for long life and health of the boat.
This boat will be used for low to mid range cruising speed, 70% 2500 feet elevation, 30% 200 feet elevation.
My priority is obvious: appropriate/compatible prop, PLUS good/great maneuvering control, efficiency, then lastly moderate speed. I do not care of the top speed.
After weeks of research, I have decided a four blade aluminum volvo (https://www.iboats.com/shop/volvo-p...rotation-4-blade-aluminum-boat-propeller.html) OR four blade SS Solas (https://www.amazon.com/SOLAS-Yamaha...+solas+volvo&qid=1563132061&s=gateway&sr=8-13).
Any wisdom and smart suggestions?
Thanks
Ed