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Originally Posted by Rufneck
Kmoose,
I've read everything you've posted regarding your boat, the 300 Zuke and your prop selection. Many thanks for your contributions. I have the same boat although a few differences in our restorations. I have a hard top and upper station but my fuel tank is 115 gallons so the net difference in weight may not be that much more.
I am about to order my 300 Suzuki and I am struggling with how to ensure I have the best prop. I hate to spend the money on a new Powertech prop only to find out I should have ordered something else from them. I see you went with the LFS 16 x 18 in a 3-blade but you also said it was a bit "under propped". By under propped, I believe you are saying that you could have used a bit more pitch (18.5 possibly??). Is this correct? If my boat is slightly heavier than yours, I would assume that the 16 x 18 would be just about right. What are your thoughts?
Why did you not go with a 4-blade?
I am going to call Powertech this week and see what they recommend. I am hopeful they can recommend a prop to me once I provide them with the details of my boat. I have the Hermco single bracket. (I know my trim tabs are too far inboard but I'm gonna let it ride and see if it is manageable before cutting holes in my bracket.)
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Great looking boat....Moose has a 4 blade bravo 1. I have the Zuk 18.5 on my Sceptre with DF 300AP. I would start with your 18 or 18.5 with your weight and CG differences (your forward weight will put your chines in the water forward of where Ken's does) . I am transom mounted, but I am barely hitting 5950rpms. Correct prop should produce between 6-6300rpm. EricB also has a tower-but transom mounted also.