Merc 888/898-Merc 1 prop size survey.

[Tail_Gunner]

Re: Merc 888/898-Merc 1 prop size survey.

ok there ya go, bondo is a good as you are when it comes to constucting something. I only wish i had the talent's you guy's do, but i ask " will you just try it" not that your hard headed at all......................o 14.25x21 modern prop........... kinda like farfegnuggen.....

 

[Boomyal]

Re: Merc 888/898-Merc 1 prop size survey.

If your pushin 5000 with that prop and if your not off the chine's its a very whimpy prop, that's a heavy old cast iron 302 probably pushing 180-220 hp, If i was a bettin man id say it's a bit A@@ heavy and you need a stern lifting prop or maybe a overall lifter,,,,,,, 5000 rpm? what is your speed....... no prop guru here but it sure sound's like ya need some traction.......o

I'm sure it is stern heavy, being only an 18 footer with that big hunk of iron in the back. Add to that a few people and she'd be hanging a bit low.8) One consolation is that they saw fit to put the 30 gallon tank in the bow.