Right prop

pemar.s

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I do have a wellcraft 18sx 1996 volvo penta 3.0 gs/sx.<br />With the current prop 14,5x19 alu the wot rpm's are ok (4650).<br />If i want to change to a 3 blade stainless to get more performance what size do i need, also like the keep the proper rpm's at wot.<br /><br />Regards <br />Peter<br />Netherlands
 

tommays

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Re: Right prop

if you go to a stainless prop of the same size you will get a faster speed at the same rpm because the ss prop is stiffer and usally has a more efficent shape<br /><br />tommays
 
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