I could not find any past discussions, though I am sure they exist, so forgive me if this is an old topic. I own a 15ft skiff w/ a 25 hp 4 stroke. Through some reason other than the captaining the prop is not whole after my venture into Bull’s Bay. So I have googled replacements and it looks like opinions vary according to the advertiser. It is important to me to be able to plane quickly, not much worried about top speed, so what pitch? What dimension? 3 or 4 blade? Thanks for any insight.
There are several sites around that give good info on props. These are a good guide line.
http://www.overtons.com/customer-service/advice-tips/how-to/select-a-propeller.shtml
Go over to one of the prop shops in Charleston and barrow (ie: leave a deposit or something) two or three and run them on your boat. Most shops will let you test props to get the one that is right for your set up.
Demo a prop? Had no idea that was possible but that’s a great idea. That’s what I will do, thanks.
My engine dealer, Custom Marine in Statesboro, GA let me borrow 5 props until I got mine right. They take some trial and error. Half science and half black magic, but nothing beats putting them on the boat.
Capt. Larry Teuton
Cracker Built Custom Boats
“Ships are the nearest things to dreams that hands have ever made.” -Robert N. Rose
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Originally posted by ReelShockThere are several sites around that give good info on props. These are a good guide line.
http://www.overtons.com/customer-service/advice-tips/how-to/select-a-propeller.shtmlGo over to one of the prop shops in Charleston and barrow (ie: leave a deposit or something) two or three and run them on your boat. Most shops will let you test props to get the one that is right for your set up.
^^^^^^^IMO some of the best advice on prop selection.^^^^^^
There are times when two props from same manufacture can perform different. I’ve seen John at skip’s prop shop re-work brand new props for dealers.
When I used to play with some glitter boats you could do the numbers and order a prop and be totally disappointed. I was fortunate enough to be able to “borrow” quit a few. Doing the science will get you close, but actually running a prop is what you need.
BAllen WORD TO THE WISE ! ! ! !
Only run in a place you know, best if you do it on a pond, or some other still-ish water. If you break/bend/chip/FU in any way you will be buying a prop ! ! !
Thanks ReelShock, I will do that - tooling around IOP marina is on my agenda. I hope everyone knows my “couldn’t be the captaining” was tongue in cheek. My personality always seems to push me toward the water “just over there”. Appreciate the advice to everyone.
If your going to be running shallows, spend the extra money for a Stainless Steel prop.
Those aluminum jobs just cant handle running straight over the oyster bars.