Changing prop size for pulling skiers and tubing.

[liketofish]

I have a 1993 18' 150hp ranger fiberglass bass boat with a 25P high five prop that works great for hole shot and top end. Keeps me in the 5500 rpm's at full throttle. I have never tried pulling a skier with this boat, but I need to buy a second prop for backup. What would be a good prop size for pulling skiers and tubers? We would not pull any faster then say 25-30mph.Thanks, liketofish

 

[SkiDad]

Re: Changing prop size for pulling skiers and tubing.

i can't imagine you will have a problem as is - Combo skis and Tubes are no problem. But maybe a 21p 4 blade would be good for skiing prop ? I'm sure you will over rev but that is common with ski props

 

[steelespike]

Re: Changing prop size for pulling skiers and tubing.

See how w it does with the 25". It will give you a better feeling for what you need.

 

[dan02gt]

Re: Changing prop size for pulling skiers and tubing.

The high-5 is the prop you want for that. So I would try what you have, if it's a little sluggish coming up with a skier behind it drop down a pitch or two.