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| Author: | 2003funship [ Wed May 15, 2013 12:45 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Prop |
Hey guys I am looking to replace my props as my current props are getting worn. Boat is a 2003 214 Funship 350 MAG Bravo III The boat is new to me and I have only run it once so not sure what I should expect for performance. Current prop is 22 pitch Mercruiser and at 3900 feet altitude with 2 adults 2kids, minimal equipment and 40 gallons fuel it ran 46 MPH at 5000 RPM. Should I stick to the 22 pitch or try something different? |
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| Author: | NiagaraChillin [ Wed May 15, 2013 12:56 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Prop |
When you say worn, how so? Actually loosing metal (prop getting smaller)?  Not to get in your wheaties, but a Funship isn't a speed boat, and 46mph sounds like a good WOT speed for what your boat is. I guess the bigger question is, what do you want and/or expect from a different prop?
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| Author: | 2003funship [ Wed May 15, 2013 1:05 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Prop |
The previous owner didn't exactly take care of the prop it has some good dings in it but most of all I want a little better hole shot for wakeboarding. It does ok just curious if I might be better off with a different pitch. |
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| Author: | NiagaraChillin [ Wed May 15, 2013 1:20 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Prop |
Ah, I see...well def a different pitch would improve holeshot, but normally at the cost of lower WOT mph. By no means am I a prop/pitch expert, so I will leave that to those who will be along shortly to advise on the proper pitch for holeshot. In the meantime, you could do a search here on the forums for prop/wakeboard/holeshot. I know there are dozens of threads dealing with that question. |
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| Author: | 230 Mike [ Wed May 15, 2013 3:02 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Prop |
46mph @ 5000rpm is almost precisely what that boat is spec'd for. I'd get your prop repaired (or replaced with the same) and have fun. |
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| Author: | schoolsOut [ Wed May 15, 2013 9:24 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Prop |
Side note, you don't want too much of a hole shot for wakeboarding. A steady strong pull will do the trick. Slalom skiing, that's a different story. |
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