Pitch on my boat?!

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Paul L

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Hi, I just purchased a 1999 16' Campion Allante 485BR. (Hasn't even been on the water yet!!, old stock) It's sweet!<br />I just purchased a 1998 Johnson (also NEW) still in box 90HP motor!<br />What pitch on the prop do I need?! I'm buying an aluminum one.<br />I'd like more input from others if this question gets answered.<br />Thanks in advance everyone!
 
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dcfrost

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Re: Pitch on my boat?!

paul,<br /><br />check with local or boat manual...pitch matched to boat size for particular motor
 
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bmurray

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Re: Pitch on my boat?!

once you determine what pitch, I would buy a stainless prop.
 
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MGuckin

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Re: Pitch on my boat?!

Pitch would be in the area of 21". What is set up to be used for? Average loaded weight?
 
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Paul L

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Re: Pitch on my boat?!

I called a dealer, they said to go with a 17" Prop.. he said a 19" wouldn't pick up a skier fast enough..<br /><br />I dunno, what do you guys think!? I just don't want to ruin my new motor! :) <br /><br />Please write back, thanks in advance!
 
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MGuckin

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Re: Pitch on my boat?!

Okay so you want to ski with it. <br />Still waiting for weight but I would think that a 17 would be great hole shot with lower max mph. If you have t&t, I would go with a 19 for a compromise. 21 would be for max. mph.<br />Got to start somewhere, need a base max rpm. Hopefully you have a tach and preferably gps for speed or someone to clock you.<br />Ultimately, motor if hung and propped correctly should turn 5800-6000 at wot.
 
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Kiwi

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Re: Pitch on my boat?!

I'm with MG - 17" for skiing etc and 19" for general purpose. You really can't be sure until you can gauge your top RPM - then prop your engine so that you achieve near the top end of the rev range at WOT.<br /><br />Mike
 
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