New member/Prop Advice?

[jhamz71]

I run a 14 3/4x17 on my 85 v20. 5000 rpms and i can do about 42-43 with a good bit of fuel and two passengers. 2000 Johnson 175 though. not sure whether it is actually a 175 or 150 though because the id plate is unreadable.

[AJC]

Definitely go with 15 pitch galvanized

[Destroyer]

Originally Posted by AJC

Definitely go with 15 pitch galvanized

I'm not aware of any prop maker that makes a Galvanized prop. I think you mean Aluminum. Basically your choices in props are Aluminum, Stainless Steel, Bronze or some form of plastic.

[bradford]

I run a 14 3/4 X 17 stainless Solas prop very similar to an SST. Very happy with the low and mid range performance. Sometimes think about putting on my 19 pitch for a little more top end, but def rather have the torque in the long run.

[AJC]

Yes Destyoyer I actually meant Aluminum..Tks

[captaingene]

I have a converted 1986 Wellcraft V 20 with a 2013 Mercury 150hp 4 stroke . I am using a Mirage Plus 17 Stainless
3500= 21kn
4000 = 25 kn
5000 = 32kn

I think your engine should top out at 5000. I would check height of engine first. I had to raise my engine one hole.

I would highly suggest adding trim tabs greatly improved handling of my V 20 hull used Bennett sport tabs ....

[garbubba]

Welcome to the MS coast! My V's a Florida V too, actually both of them were.

Having boated along the Mississippi coast for 25 years, I highly recommend you use a stainless prop. Those sandbars will eat a Aluminum prop in a heartbeat.