prop

[hvac6470]

Loaded the boat without trimming up the drive a bit lol. Now I need a new prop. I have a <br />17-foot 175h merc I/O alpha 1 drive. The pro M# is IMPRN77 or HOCWEBB<br />No way the wife will let me get a High Five. So for now ill just get the same one <br />And I think the aluminum prop saved my drive<br />O ya enyone know size and pitch

 

[hvac6470]

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Ok I have a 14/1/4" 19 pitch 3 blade prop.<br />Going to get a new 1 need some help on<br />What brand. Is the black max an ok prop for its price?<br />Just use it for pulling. What will a 4 blade do for me?<br />Think I will stick to aluminum trying to stay under $200

 

[QC]

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You should have a read in the engine FAQ section. There is a thread on prop selection and one on WOT. Great place to start!!

 

[KM2]

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A four blade will be better out of the hole. Great for skiing tubing etc. With your cost restrictions you have, buy a used 4 blade SS(ebay) or a aluminum. Iboats has some good deals but not many 4 blade aluminum props. I got a Michigan Wheel Vortex 4 blade AL with hub kit from boaters outlet for $130. It really made a bif difference. I went from a 3 blade 23p to 4 blade 20P. If you are running at the proper WOT for your motor now you will need to go down an inch in pitch maybe more. <br /><br />Ditto to the post about reading the FAQ section on props. A lot can be learned.

 

[novicetech]

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I hear good things about Hustler props and iboats has the aluminimum version on sale for 89.00. I am thinking about ordering a 14.25 X 21 for my 17.5 imperial, to replace a 14.25 X 19, my current wot is about 5000 rpms.

 

[mkfs9]

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5000 rpm is slightly high,the 21in prop should lower your revs just right.

 

[hvac6470]

Re: prop

thanks for the help. i think ill get the same prop <br />for now and do some testing with it to get a base.<br />thanks again