Prop for my V

[garbubba]

Tsubaki, I don't get how you went from a 19 pitch to a 17 & didn't increase RPM's or lose speed?

My 200 merc runs a 19 & hits about 5300 at WOT, thats in the mid 40's by GPS.

I've tried a 17 & 17 cupped, the cupped was pretty good, but the 19 is a nicer prop & other than a bit less of a hole shot it hits wot just right.

If you can find a good prop shop most guys will let you try a few props & pick your favorite.

I'll back up the guys saying use stainless, around here an aluminum prop is a sign of a new boater.

Doug

[tsubaki]

Originally Posted by garbubba

Tsubaki, I don't get how you went from a 19 pitch to a 17 & didn't increase RPM's or lose speed
Doug

Subtle changes in diameter with the same pitch prop will sometimes achieve your desired performance. Same is true in reverse by changing the pitch but not the diameter. Another facet is a cupped prop, it can make a world of difference.
A good case and point was on a boat my father had years ago. He kept working toward an ideal rpm by buying props then having them repitched, testing them then having the diameter ground. Got it down to two prop sizes, one would overturn the engine, the other would produce slightly less than desirable rpms. I can't remember the size but he ended up getting the same diameter and pitch prop (of one or the other) but cupped. The engine then did what he wanted.
Normally stainless and aluminum props of the same diameter and pitch don't perform the same. There is a relationship (I've forgotten) about matching a stainless props performance to an aluminum one. It seemed like the aluminum props had the ability to flex more, so needing a slightly larger diameter and less pitch to match the stainless props performance.
In my case it turned out that way.

[THEFERMANATOR]

Originally Posted by tsubaki

See if FERM can give you the max rpm's intended for that motor.

That would be 4500-5500 for acrossflow OMC, but 5200-5500 is best. Whatever you do do not run it at 5750-5800 for sustained periods of time though. Crossflo engines have an inherent harmonic vibration in them at that speed that has resulted in more than one exploded flywheel from sustained running at 5800 RPM's.

[smkinnan]

Originally Posted by THEFERMANATOR

That would be 4500-5500 for acrossflow OMC, but 5200-5500 is best. Whatever you do do not run it at 5750-5800 for sustained periods of time though. Crossflo engines have an inherent harmonic vibration in them at that speed that has resulted in more than one exploded flywheel from sustained running at 5800 RPM's.

Thanks Ferm...I appreciate the information.