Prop for my V

[tsubaki]

I'm running a stainless 14x19 but only get up to 5000rpms at 44mph wide open. A 14.8x17 aluminum did the same numbers. I'm also lightly loaded and only a 40 gallon fuel capability.
Depends on how you tend to load the boat fuel and bow monkey wise as to what might be best.
A load with a couple of guys (non MJ size), 60 gallons of fuel, their food, drink and fishing stuff might do good with a 17 pitch stainless.
Now if you got a couple or few MJ's and a lot of stuff, you might need to go down to a 15 pitch.
I'm still dragging my feet as to getting mine tuned in correctly, I know I need a smaller pitch.
That motor did 5000rpms and 42 mph with the 14x19ss or 14.8x17al in my situation.

[Genie Aye]

I am thinking a good 14X17 stainless with some cup!

Should rock the world for ya!!

[smkinnan]

Originally Posted by tsubaki

I'm running a stainless 14x19 but only get up to 5000rpms at 44mph wide open. A 14.8x17 aluminum did the same numbers. I'm also lightly loaded and only a 40 gallon fuel capability.
Depends on how you tend to load the boat fuel and bow monkey wise as to what might be best.
A load with a couple of guys (non MJ size), 60 gallons of fuel, their food, drink and fishing stuff might do good with a 17 pitch stainless.
Now if you got a couple or few MJ's and a lot of stuff, you might need to go down to a 15 pitch.
I'm still dragging my feet as to getting mine tuned in correctly, I know I need a smaller pitch.
That motor did 5000rpms and 42 mph with the 14x19ss or 14.8x17al in my situation.

tsubuki, do you remember approximately what fuel comsumption was? Just wonderin'...and thanks for the info. Ferm looked at the prop when I had it there and said it was way too much but I couldn't remember what he told me to get. I think the stainless I have on there now is a 21p :(