SS Prop for Volvo SX

[Chris Yeates]

Hey folks,
New to me boat that came with the stock, aluminum prop.
Looking to get recommendations on a SS prop.
I’ve only ever owned outboards and this is my first stern drive. Was looking at a Powertech ELE, PTC model, and the OSS model. No idea the differences or if there’s a different recommendation all together. Those 3 closely matches the diameter of the OEM prop.
Would rather get some solid recommendations before dropping $$. Thanks!

1. None. Aluminum prop has a few small nicks. Want to upgrade to SS. Looking for overall good performance.
2. Volvo Penta 3 blade aluminum
3. 14.5x19
4. 5k RPM. 52 ish MPH
5. Volvo Penta 5.0 GXI, with Volvo SX Drive. 270HP, 2008.
6. 2008 Monterey 214 FSC. 3900lbs

 

[89retta]

What are your wot rpms?

 

[Chris Yeates]

What are your wot rpms?

5k

 

[89retta]

5k

You're pretty much propped right. I would go with a 18 pitch ss prop. Should keep your rpms about the same.

 

[jimmbo]

When I switched to the SS I dropped 1" in pitch from the Stock AL Prop. What occurred I had my SS(OMC RAKER) from my previous Outboard on hand, so I had the Hub replaced so it would fit on a VP. I later replaced it with a Merc Enertia. Both props run about the same rpm as the VP AL prop did, but the Boat rode and handled Much Differently with these Props.
I ran into 89retta at the Lake one Day, he saw the Boat with the Enertia on it.
My Avatar shows my boat running the Enertia

 

[89retta]

When I switched to the SS I dropped 1" in pitch from the Stock AL Prop. What occurred I had my SS(OMC RAKER) from my previous Outboard on hand, so I had the Hub replaced so it would fit on a VP. I later replaced it with a Merc Enertia. Both props run about the same rpm as the VP AL prop did, but the Boat rode and handled Much Differently with these Props.
I ran into 89retta at the Lake one Day, he saw the Boat with the Enertia on it.
My Avatar shows my boat running the Enertia

If I remember correctly I gave you a run for your money lol. Also I did pick up an Enertia 19 pitch after that day. Pretty good prop. But sold it and now I'm running a 19 Revolution 4. Have been out lately?

 

[jimmbo]

If I remember correctly I gave you a run for your money lol.

You did, until I started my Motor...

I haven't been out since 2021. The Town Really Effed up the Launch Site, and the Park is now even Worse. Docks are almost Non-Existent. My poor Buick was Sideswiped Last Year, and I haven't moved the Hitch to the Caddy

 

[89retta]

You did, until I started my Motor...

I haven't been out since 2021. The Town Really Effed up the Launch Site, and the Park is now even Worse. Docks are almost Non-Existent. My poor Buick was Sideswiped Last Year, and I haven't moved the Hitch to the Caddy

They opened up a new launch on the Southside at sundance. It's pretty good and not busy

 

[jimmbo]

They opened up a new launch on the Southside at sundance. It's pretty good and not busy

Years ago there was a Launch at that Rock Canal near Sundance, but about 20 yrs ago, they blocked Canal up. Did they reopen it?

Edit: Looking at Google, it is the same One. And I see the Parking Area. I will have to check it out. Keep this on the QT, or else it will be overloaded

 

[Scott06]

sold it and now I'm running a 19 Revolution 4.

I landed on the same - I got slightly higher top speed with a Rev 4 than an enertia, can really use full trim

 

[89retta]

Years ago there was a Launch at that Rock Canal near Sundance, but about 20 yrs ago, they blocked Canal up. Did they reopen it?

Edit: Looking at Google, it is the same One. And I see the Parking Area. I will have to check it out. Keep this on the QT, or else it will be overloaded

Yes its the same one. They removed the rocks blocking tha canal. And did a great job on the parking lot