NEW PROP QUESTION

[tsubaki]

I've tried with no results. Figured it was me.

[reelapeelin]

Originally Posted by dragn3

has anyone ever used the prop wizard here on the web with any good results?

Don't know Prop Wizard, but I've seen these guys deliver!!

http://www.ptprop.com/

Click on "Need Help"






This is interesting

http://www.ptprop.com/technical-info.html

[spareparts]

http://sites.mercurymarine.com/porta..._schema=PORTAL

this is Mercury's prop selelector, works prety good, if the link doesn't work just search "mercury prop selector"

[reelapeelin]

So dragn...any ideas yet on which prop?... :D ...

[tsubaki]

I'm gonna throw some $.02 out there.
The ones available are a 15",17",19" & 21".
Well the 15" and 21" are out as far as I'm concerned. The 15" would be for slow and overloaded situations and the 21" would be for haul *** situations on a light boat , so neither apply. The 17" might be a good all around prop or the 19" may work if the boat isn't overloaded.
Need ya'lls input.

[Skools Out]

Originally Posted by tsubaki

I'm gonna throw some $.02 out there.
The ones available are a 15",17",19" & 21".
Well the 15" and 21" are out as far as I'm concerned. The 15" would be for slow and overloaded situations and the 21" would be for haul *** situations on a light boat , so neither apply. The 17" might be a good all around prop or the 19" may work if the boat isn't overloaded.
Need ya'lls input.

Salt Water or Fresh Water? that makes a difference salt use 19 fresh use 17

i just got back in town (and to my computer!) so at this point i am still doing some research for my prop. i've checked out the site's you all have given me for prop selection and also the prop wizard and they all pretty much tell me something different so i am going tommorow or the next day to talk to some folks at the local marine dealerships face to face to see what i can come up with. thanks again! here's the web site for the prop wizard that i used. ;D


http://www.ebuyers-boatprops.com/

[spareparts]

one thing to remember is to stay with the same style of prop when testing, sometimes when switching brands or styles, it can give completely different results. ( one of many examples)I was playing with a 26 Sea Ray once that had a 502, switched from a 21p Mirage(would hit revlimiter) to a 23 Vengence( only 23 I had), the boat wouldn't even plane off, kept blowing out. We had 23 Sea Craft that wouldn't turn enough rpm after we droped the engine one hole( coouldn't plane out in rough seas loaded), changed from a Mirage plus to a Vengence(same pitch), increased 400 rpm. Point is all the figuring and calculating you can do will only get you close, nothing beats bolting it on and trying it out. I would try a standard 19 P aluminum prop( QSS, Black Diamond, etc), there are planty around for you to try and if it doesn't work, they are easy to sell. Unless your running in a lot of sand, you probably will not be able to tell the difference between aluminum and SS. Check around for Honda props, some of them will go right on a Mercury( I know large hub for sure, not sure about small hub like your 125), they look pretty good, priced far below anything else, and their shape should create some good lift

[reelapeelin]

Keep in mind there are "stern-lifting" props and "bow-lifting" props ... which does your boat need ...and watch for these characteristics as you try different props ;) ...