Same old question....
Here's tested props. Didn't have a 17 to test....
1985 Wellcraft v20 Fisherman CC
Closed Transom with Stainless Marine Bracket
Yamaha F150
Fuel topped off at 60 Gallons
2 batteries (unfortunately in the stern)
Full 20 gallon in deck livewell (unfortunately in the stern)
Boat is a tad bit *** heavy....
Prop RPM MPH GPH
Mercury Vengeance
14.5 x 15 -5700- 36 - 14.2
Cruise - 4260 - 24.4 -8.7
4.5 seconds to plane
Yami 3 blade SS Black (old)
13.5 x 19- 5600 - 36.2 -16
Cruise - 3800 - 25.4 - 10
6 seconds to plane
Spoke with Power tech dude. He recommended a OFS3R15 3 blade 15 1/4 x 15
or a OFS4R14P (15 1/4 x 14) 4 blade.
Anyone running these dimensions for a prop and what do you think?
Thanks
Last edited by whatknot; 03-10-2010 at 10:35 AM.
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