Hello all!
I have a 2011 Tahoe Q7i (SSi) with a 5.0L carbed (TKS) V-8. I am looking to change from my stock 14.25x21P aluminum prop to a stainless prop. My local Bass Pro had a lot of Tahoes on their showroom floor, all with stainless props. The boat that I wanted had to be brought in from another dealer in the state after I bought it, and it has a stock aluminum prop. I've read everything that I can on prop types/requirements/needs, you name it, but I'm still in the dark a bit. I called Tracker Marine to inquire about their SS prop recommendation, and they said that they only outfit their boats with aluminum props. Baffled, I then asked the rep why all of the Tahoes at my Bass Pro have stainless props. he wasn't sure, and suggested that it was a dealer-added item. Ok. He then referred me to Mercury Marine. I don't care about 52-whatever MPH top end, I'd rather have the power to plane quickly and cruise with 7 or 8 folks on the boat, and maybe pull someone on skis or my kids on a tube with a few folks on the boat. Basically 60/40 power preference over top speed. Here's my different take on the "What prop do I need" question that's asked so much on the forums...If you have a Q7 with a 5.0L V-8 Merc, and you have a stainless prop, what brand/diameter/pitch do YOU have on your boat, is it better for speed, or for power, and, most importantly, are you happy with it? I know that the "What do I need" question has a lot of variables, that's why I'm curious as to what YOU have, how you use your boat, and if you are happy with the prop and it's performance. I hope that this is a better approach to the normal prop question!
Hopefully, this info will be useful to others as well.
Thank you in advance for taking the time to read this, and your response. I truly appreciate and and all advice!
I have a 2011 Tahoe Q7i (SSi) with a 5.0L carbed (TKS) V-8. I am looking to change from my stock 14.25x21P aluminum prop to a stainless prop. My local Bass Pro had a lot of Tahoes on their showroom floor, all with stainless props. The boat that I wanted had to be brought in from another dealer in the state after I bought it, and it has a stock aluminum prop. I've read everything that I can on prop types/requirements/needs, you name it, but I'm still in the dark a bit. I called Tracker Marine to inquire about their SS prop recommendation, and they said that they only outfit their boats with aluminum props. Baffled, I then asked the rep why all of the Tahoes at my Bass Pro have stainless props. he wasn't sure, and suggested that it was a dealer-added item. Ok. He then referred me to Mercury Marine. I don't care about 52-whatever MPH top end, I'd rather have the power to plane quickly and cruise with 7 or 8 folks on the boat, and maybe pull someone on skis or my kids on a tube with a few folks on the boat. Basically 60/40 power preference over top speed. Here's my different take on the "What prop do I need" question that's asked so much on the forums...If you have a Q7 with a 5.0L V-8 Merc, and you have a stainless prop, what brand/diameter/pitch do YOU have on your boat, is it better for speed, or for power, and, most importantly, are you happy with it? I know that the "What do I need" question has a lot of variables, that's why I'm curious as to what YOU have, how you use your boat, and if you are happy with the prop and it's performance. I hope that this is a better approach to the normal prop question!
Hopefully, this info will be useful to others as well.Thank you in advance for taking the time to read this, and your response. I truly appreciate and and all advice!