Hi this is a question about the benefits of a 9.5" x 10" prop over a 9.25" x8", both three blade.
I've converted a '94 long shaft motor to short shaft so it will go on our 3.3m soft floor inflatable. The std prop is a 9.25 x 8 - at least that was what was on the longshaft motor.
My question is if it is worth swapping the prop for a 9.5" x 10" - what benefits might I expect? Maybe go for an 11" pitch?
I guess the 15 will be fast enough on the inflatable so top speed isn't likely to be a problem, but maybe speed getting onto the plane? We might have 300/350 lb in the boat travelling in an estuary with some small waves and swell with tide, so some power is useful.
I don't have anything sophisticated like a tacho and it will be a month or more before |I get on the water with the new combination.
Any help or insight into the difference the prop would make will be gratefully received.
I've converted a '94 long shaft motor to short shaft so it will go on our 3.3m soft floor inflatable. The std prop is a 9.25 x 8 - at least that was what was on the longshaft motor.
My question is if it is worth swapping the prop for a 9.5" x 10" - what benefits might I expect? Maybe go for an 11" pitch?
I guess the 15 will be fast enough on the inflatable so top speed isn't likely to be a problem, but maybe speed getting onto the plane? We might have 300/350 lb in the boat travelling in an estuary with some small waves and swell with tide, so some power is useful.
I don't have anything sophisticated like a tacho and it will be a month or more before |I get on the water with the new combination.
Any help or insight into the difference the prop would make will be gratefully received.