Spare Prop for Twins

General Boats and Motors
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After losing an engine the other day, I was thinking about getting a spare prop with a different pitch that would allow the boat to get up on plane and move quicker when just one engine is available.

Has anybody ever tried this? Would there be too much stress on the good engine doing all that work?

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Good question. Of course you would have to get one of each. Anybody?

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Stumped on that one here! Definitly a good question. I would think that a different pitched prop that allows the single engine to operate at its proper RPM would be less stressfull on the motor?? Assuming that while running only one engine that engine is not able to reach WOT rpms.

Russ B.
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what happened to your engine? and yes a smaller prop will help getting home quicker just keep trying one till you get the rpm and speed needed.

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Suzuki 175’s
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quote:
Originally posted by Capt Ed

what happened to your engine?

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Suzuki 175’s
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Its a Mercury, enough said.

Mark
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quote:
Originally posted by Capt Ed

what happened to your engine?

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Threw it in reverse while at speed by mistake, trying to avoid an accident.
So far the flywheel and starter gear are hosed.
Hopefully that’s all.

I talked to ChrisV about this yesterday.
He said that I should go about 3 pitch sizes smaller than what I’ve got now. Will need two b/c of counter props.

Might not be a bad idea, it sucks limping in on 1 engine.
Aluminum props are about $150 each brand new.

New Boat
“FLIGHT RISK”
Lightning fast 31 Fountain
Thirsty twin 275 Verados

Old Boat (For Sale)
“Hanapaa”
Dry and Steady Key West 2020 WA
Fuel Sipping Yamaha F150

Happy boatin’ y’all!!

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also remember to bring along extra prop nut, they have a thing about jumping out of your hand everytime it’s removed out in the water :wink:

26’ Twinvee
Suzuki 175’s
www.creeksidemetalworks.com