SS Prop Suggestions

[Dartin_Dude]

Hello,<br /><br />Just wanted to get some opinions about a prop purchase I am making.<br />I have a 18ft Arrowglass - Deep V fiberglass runabout. 135 Mariner Marathon Outboard engine.<br />Stock prop was an aluminum 19 pitch, turns about 5200 and 42 MPH.<br />Bad cavitation problems in sharp turns, pain for those tight turns in coves pulling a skier.<br />I have a duofin installed.<br /><br />I am looking at a 4 blabe SS prop from Overtons made by Stilleto. I have already tried a 17 pitch 4 blade (13.25) and turned way over 5500 RPM and had really bad slip on take off. Wanted to go over 6k RPM, never got to WOT. Not sure what it is rated for, just figure I need to stay around 5000 - 5500?<br /><br />Have just ordered a 20 pitch by Stilleto<br />Stiletto™ Performance Propeller 4-Blade 13.75 dia x 20 pitch (ST10420)<br /><br />Opinions ???????<br /><br />Thanks Dude

 

[greasemonkeyozi]

Re: SS Prop Suggestions

The only way to really determine the right prop is to go through different one to find the best performance you use it for. If you have the cash, it will be well worth buying a stainless steel prop. I sheer at least 3 props a year because I always buy the cheaper ones

 

[JB]

Re: SS Prop Suggestions

Hi, Dude.<br /><br />Check this out.<br /><br /> http://www.boat-propellers.net/ <br /><br />Good luck.