The prop I have on is the 15.75 x 17 and it's not in the best of shape. Bent, chunks missing, and welded on. I actually used a rock and picnic bench to straight it sum. Found a next to new old stock prop in the good old USA. Should be here 2nd week of Sept. Lesser Slave lake Alberta Canada.
Hooked up a digital tac this morning. Boat tac was out by 500rpm. A new 15.75 x 17 prop is bang on 3900rpm at WOT.
The 15.75 x 19 should come in at 3500 to 3700rpm.
Considering the manual said 3900 to 4300rpm what do you think about using the 19 pitch prop and running a few rpm lower for...
Old prop is an old merc 15.75 x 19.
Got a beat up 15.75 x 17 on now. Will try when the wind dies down.
Was told at a boat shop that it should net me a 400 to 500 rpm gain. That will bring me up to 3500 rpm. Motor is rated for 3900 to 4300 rpm WOT.
May be looking for another test prop soon.