New to us 2006 246 SSI (4900 lbs) is under powered with 5.0 / Alpha. (this will change!) The SS prop it came with was in bad shape, mainly a few too many back yard strip and repaints. No way to tell what it was besides being old and aluminum.
Here is a video with the old prop. 5200 RPMs best case was 38mph. Empty boat, super calm water. https://photos.app.goo.gl/rVt1asyLScszpLU57
Did the whole prop selector thing on a few different sites and went with Solas HR Titan 4-Blade Pressed Hub / SS, 14.3 x 17. Whole shot improved and now I get 40 mph but cant get over 4200-4400 rpm with throttle to the floor. https://photos.app.goo.gl/6rwKEp5uBT9zK2k19
For where we boat and what we do, I don't need much more speed then that, but 45-50 would be nice now and then. Im sure Im saving some gas and the engine life will better at 4400 then 5000 but thinking about going up a size or two.
Thoughts on 18 vs 19 or something different all together? I appreciate the help / advice!
Here is a video with the old prop. 5200 RPMs best case was 38mph. Empty boat, super calm water. https://photos.app.goo.gl/rVt1asyLScszpLU57
Did the whole prop selector thing on a few different sites and went with Solas HR Titan 4-Blade Pressed Hub / SS, 14.3 x 17. Whole shot improved and now I get 40 mph but cant get over 4200-4400 rpm with throttle to the floor. https://photos.app.goo.gl/6rwKEp5uBT9zK2k19
For where we boat and what we do, I don't need much more speed then that, but 45-50 would be nice now and then. Im sure Im saving some gas and the engine life will better at 4400 then 5000 but thinking about going up a size or two.
Thoughts on 18 vs 19 or something different all together? I appreciate the help / advice!