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Horizon 200 Prop Recommendations?
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Author:  quadzillabill [ Fri May 18, 2007 2:25 pm ]
Post subject:  Horizon 200 Prop Recommendations?
I'd really like to hear suggestions for a new prop. I dinged up my aluminum prop on the '97 Horizon a few weeks ago. I picked up a spare used one locally to get me through last week, but now I've decided to buy a stainless steel replacement.

We mostly cruise, float and pull tubers on this boat. Its got the Volvo Penta 5.7L V8 GLi SX package with a 14 1/2 x 19 Michigan Wheel aluminum replacement prop and it currently tops out right at the max 4800 rpm recommendation and with plenty of indicated speed.

I don't need more top speed, but certainly can always use a bit more tug for low speed work with tubers and the occasional skier. I rarely damage props, so I think that a SS model will work well - but there are so many choices, its hard to know where to start. I'm hoping that someone has made a similar switch and can provides some real-world feedback.

Help a brother out?
Author:  Txjole [ Fri May 18, 2007 3:43 pm ]
Post subject: 
ss 14 1/2 x 19
Author:  quadzillabill [ Fri May 18, 2007 5:14 pm ]
Post subject: 
Txjole wrote:
ss 14 1/2 x 19


That's the size I have in mind since its running well now. I'm more interested in knowing if I should consider a 4 blade and then narrowing it down to quality makes and models that have a good reputation.

My first inkling is to get the relatively inexpensive Apollo SS model from Michigan Wheel - but I know nothing about it other than what I can read on their website.
Author:  njlarry609 [ Mon May 21, 2007 9:20 pm ]
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'95 5.0 FL currently using 15x17 Al, forget the exact numbers but it did not excede max rpm last year and top speed was in low 40's. Have ordered a 14 1/2 x 19 Al to try this year. The manual specifies a 14 1/2 x 21 but the previous owner must have felt a need for more power so I'm not looking to over prop. I prefer Al due to cost and outdrive protection as we have a lot of tree stumps outside of the channels.
Author:  njlarry609 [ Mon May 21, 2007 9:21 pm ]
Post subject: 
'95 5.0 FL currently using 15x17 Al, forget the exact numbers but it did not excede max rpm last year and top speed was in low 40's. Have ordered a 14 1/2 x 19 Al to try this year. The manual specifies a 14 1/2 x 21 but the previous owner must have felt a need for more power so I'm not looking to over prop. I prefer Al due to cost and outdrive protection as we have a lot of tree stumps outside of the channels.
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