Prop Size

[DanN]

I recently got a 95 Rinker Captiva 209 with the 5.7L 4bbl. Currently it's running a 14.25 x 17 mercruiser SS 3 blade prop. With that and 550 lbs of adults and kids at WOT I'm turning 5100 RPM's at 48 mph (GPS). What I know is that the book calls for a max rpm at WOT of 4700 RPM's. Does anybody have any experience with this setup and what I should do to get the RPM's down where they should be? <br />Thank you<br />DanN

 

[Dhadley]

Re: Prop Size

The same make and model prop in the 19" pitch should put you dead on. And give you a tad more top end.<br />Keep us posted.

 

[ODDD1]

Re: Prop Size

Hadley's right...up 2 inches of pitch.

 

[DanN]

Re: Prop Size

Thanks, I would just hate to spend $400 and not get it right. <br />DanN

 

[hohmanj]

Re: Prop Size

Good Info !!!<br /><br />I replaced my 260 Mercruiser w/ new 350 Vortec w/ about 300 HP or so & I have the same issue w/ the WOT @ 5100..I assuming up 2 inchs in pitch for my Searay 26 dancer.<br /><br />Thanks