I have a older 17' Gruman Pontoon with a 2003 Yamaha 70HP 2 stroke. It currently has a Quicksilver Black Diamond 13p prom (numbers stamped on the prop are TA2032 13). With 4 adults on the boat WOT is only 4800 and 20Mph. To get to the proper RPM range at WOT, I am planning to move down to a 11p propeller.
After going through the prop finder, I am looking at the Solas props. A few questions.
Anyone have experience with moving to a Solas Aluminum or SS Solas prop on a Pontoon. Any recomendations for a better prop to consider.
I'm debating the Aluminum vs SS prop choice. It seems 50% of the threads I have read seem to stay the SS is not worth it on a slower boat like a pontoon, the other 50% seem to cure hunger and baldness after installing a SS on the pontoon.
When ordering a prop, is it necessary to buy a new nut kit or other accessories? What I have seems to be in good shape.
Any other suggestions?
Thanks,
Bob
After going through the prop finder, I am looking at the Solas props. A few questions.
Anyone have experience with moving to a Solas Aluminum or SS Solas prop on a Pontoon. Any recomendations for a better prop to consider.
I'm debating the Aluminum vs SS prop choice. It seems 50% of the threads I have read seem to stay the SS is not worth it on a slower boat like a pontoon, the other 50% seem to cure hunger and baldness after installing a SS on the pontoon.
When ordering a prop, is it necessary to buy a new nut kit or other accessories? What I have seems to be in good shape.
Any other suggestions?
Thanks,
Bob