Splash day

[FishStretcher]

I run a 13" diameter 15" pitch Solas Amita4 aluminum prop. $110 from boats.net. I started with the 17" pitch version which is 12-3/4" diameter. Same splines and hub diameter as your Merc, I bet.

There is a stainless 16" pitch Yamaha 4 blade that should fit- but it is probably near $300 used, and $450 new? And there re probably many others.

The local prop shop doesn't like the Solas props- (I think) there is no profit margin. I like it for that reason.

The prop manufacturer I worked with at my last job (ACME- they make fully CNC machined bronze inboard props) said it is easier for a prop shop to take cup out of a prop accurately than put it in. I am not sure if that applies to small outboard props.

http://www.classicseacraft.com/commu...ad.php?t=24872

I condensed my prop experience in the thread above.

I have photobucket pics here of my prop and hydroshield. The motor was a hole or two too low- I raised it after these pics were taken. The flying wing helps lift the extra 150 lb on the transom. Along with an under console fuel tank and battery setup.

http://s1119.photobucket.com/user/Fi...tml?sort=3&o=0

Originally Posted by CHANCE1234

Thanks, this probably has something to do with part of my numbers<snip>
What diameter was your 15p you were running? The bottom is a combo of some minimal growth and a few layers of old bottom paint. I didn't touch the hull, ran out of money.

That bigshrimpin guys is pretty bright. I'm not sure exactly what I got for RPMs I'll have to pay attention to that next time. I was only out for about 15 minutes today during the only rain shower of the day.

I don't really know if I care about whole shot more than getting more cruising speed. So it sounds like a 3 blade 15 pitch, but what diameter? 13?? Thanks for they help guys