Fl_Richard
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Currently I'm running 14.5x19 stainless on counter rotating twins. My current economy is 1.75-1.80 nMPG at 3200rpm, 1.6nMPG at 3800rpm and 1.2nMPG at 5800rpm. Would changing to 14.5x20 have a significant impact on performance or economy?
Many thanks,
Richard
1) Performance issue you are trying to correct.
- Economy Improvement
2) Current prop manufacturer, model, aluminum or stainless and as a minimum.
- 3-blade Stainless Steel OMC P/N 389924 and it's counter rotating match
3) Current prop diameter and pitch (required).
- 14.5 x 19
4) Wide open throttle RPM and speed with an average load (very helpful)
- 5800 RPM 43 knots - 5500lbs - guestamate
5) Engine/drive make, model, year, and HP
-Johnson J150EXOM & J150NXOM 1995 150HP
6) Boat make model, year, length and weight
-Wellcraft 1995 Coastal 238 25.5 LOA 5500 lbs (guestimate)
Many thanks,
Richard
1) Performance issue you are trying to correct.
- Economy Improvement
2) Current prop manufacturer, model, aluminum or stainless and as a minimum.
- 3-blade Stainless Steel OMC P/N 389924 and it's counter rotating match
3) Current prop diameter and pitch (required).
- 14.5 x 19
4) Wide open throttle RPM and speed with an average load (very helpful)
- 5800 RPM 43 knots - 5500lbs - guestamate
5) Engine/drive make, model, year, and HP
-Johnson J150EXOM & J150NXOM 1995 150HP
6) Boat make model, year, length and weight
-Wellcraft 1995 Coastal 238 25.5 LOA 5500 lbs (guestimate)