Kelleyo wrote:
OK so my 2003 H240 with a 5.7 Volvo SX has a 3 blade stainless prop. What would you do if you were me?
I would trade it in for a merc; maybe an 8.1
Hey, ask a vague question, you get a vague answer!
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| Author: | Kelleyo [ Sat Jun 02, 2012 10:11 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Yet another Prop Thread |
OK so my 2003 H240 with a 5.7 Volvo SX has a 3 blade stainless prop. What would you do if you were me? |
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| Author: | blue dragon [ Sat Jun 02, 2012 10:25 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Yet another Prop Thread |
http://www.marinepartsexpress.com/cobra ... #SXDUOPROP Thats the suggestion at the high end of the scale. Are you looking for a better hole shot, more top end? You didn't really specify |
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| Author: | Walt [ Sun Jun 03, 2012 8:48 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Yet another Prop Thread |
Kelleyo wrote: OK so my 2003 H240 with a 5.7 Volvo SX has a 3 blade stainless prop. What would you do if you were me? I would trade it in for a merc; maybe an 8.1 Hey, ask a vague question, you get a vague answer! |
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| Author: | Kelleyo [ Sun Jun 03, 2012 12:19 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Yet another Prop Thread |
Ok so I have looked at the DUO conversion but that is too spendy for me. At this point I am looking to optimize my prop and do some bennett trim tabs. What I am wondering is if a 4 blade prop will improve hole shot and ability to hold plane at lower speed and also give me a bit more top end? Is this an unreachable holy grail? Right not my boat is topping out at 42 MPH and I am not hitting the RPM it is rated for. FYI the engine is running really sweet and I just had it tuned and lubed, impeller, etc. To be more specific my engine is volvo penta 5.7 GI SX 280HP. The bill of sale says "standard stainess prop". |
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| Author: | boater [ Sun Jun 03, 2012 3:58 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Yet another Prop Thread |
What are your rpm's and prop now? A 4-blade with a lower pitch will help with planing and hole shot but probably won't improve top speed. I don't know how fast that boat should be, but that seems a little slow. |
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| Author: | Flying Sushi [ Sun Jun 03, 2012 4:15 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Yet another Prop Thread |
We tested many prop when we owned a 2006 Horizon 240 with 5.7GiSX… We ended up with 4 blade Stainless Mercury Revolution 4 prop 21 pitch, 14-5/8 diameter. with hub for VP.. The prop gave us 46mph top speed with decent hole shut….. We felt very good until we test drive DP…….. 
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| Author: | Jafo4U [ Tue Jun 05, 2012 8:54 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Yet another Prop Thread |
Kelleyo wrote: Ok so I have looked at the DUO conversion but that is too spendy for me. At this point I am looking to optimize my prop and do some bennett trim tabs. What I am wondering is if a 4 blade prop will improve hole shot and ability to hold plane at lower speed and also give me a bit more top end? Is this an unreachable holy grail? Right not my boat is topping out at 42 MPH and I am not hitting the RPM it is rated for. FYI the engine is running really sweet and I just had it tuned and lubed, impeller, etc. To be more specific my engine is volvo penta 5.7 GI SX 280HP. The bill of sale says "standard stainess prop". +1 on the duoprop being expensive, started pricing a replacement pair to have on hand just in case jeez 1500 for the pair was way out of my ballpark so I thread lightly and treat those props like they are made out of gold! |
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| Author: | blue dragon [ Tue Jun 05, 2012 8:58 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Yet another Prop Thread |
Jafo4U wrote: Kelleyo wrote: Ok so I have looked at the DUO conversion but that is too spendy for me. At this point I am looking to optimize my prop and do some bennett trim tabs. What I am wondering is if a 4 blade prop will improve hole shot and ability to hold plane at lower speed and also give me a bit more top end? Is this an unreachable holy grail? Right not my boat is topping out at 42 MPH and I am not hitting the RPM it is rated for. FYI the engine is running really sweet and I just had it tuned and lubed, impeller, etc. To be more specific my engine is volvo penta 5.7 GI SX 280HP. The bill of sale says "standard stainess prop". +1 on the duoprop being expensive, started pricing a replacement pair to have on hand just in case jeez 1500 for the pair was way out of my ballpark so I thread lightly and treat those props like they are made out of gold! You can always buy a used set, or a reworked set for a spare if you just need to get the boat back to the dock. You could also buy an aluminium set |
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| Author: | ric [ Tue Jun 05, 2012 9:25 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Yet another Prop Thread |
I did a quick Craigslist search just in Florida. You can get VP Duo outdrives with props for under 2k. Sometimes they even come with a free boat. There's few B3 SS prop sets for $200 and VP SS Duo sets for under $900 too |
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| Author: | Kelleyo [ Wed Jun 06, 2012 9:38 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Yet another Prop Thread |
ric wrote: I did a quick Craigslist search just in Florida. You can get VP Duo outdrives with props for under 2k. Sometimes they even come with a free boat. There's few B3 SS prop sets for $200 and VP SS Duo sets for under $900 too I was looking at this and getting a remanufactured swap kit was over 5K. If I could find one that is on a used boat or a wrecked boat for sal at 2K I might consider. So is this an easy swap? |
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| Author: | ric [ Wed Jun 06, 2012 9:47 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Yet another Prop Thread |
Piece of cake, unbolt SX lower bolt on DP lower. Just for the sake of maintenance I would buy these new as the conversion site lists: Intermediate Shaft, Bearing Retainer, Quad Ring, SX-C1, 2 0-Rings, Water Pickup Tube Grommet, Water Pickup Tube, Tube Retainer, Seal, Anode (w/ screws and washers). Make sure you get one with the right gear ratio. They came on v6 engines too. I wouldn't pay 5k. Browse the craigslist and boat junkyards. I bet you could find one for 1500 with props. |
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| Author: | Kelleyo [ Sun Jul 15, 2012 5:37 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Yet another Prop Thread |
OK so I finally got the measurements and info. my current prop is a 3 Blade, 14 3/4 diameter, 19 Pitch Stainless Volvo. At WOT I am getting 4400RPM and about 42MPH. The engine is Volvo G5.7 Gi/SX 280HP. Can anyone tell me if my RPM's are low at WOT and if my top speed is low? |
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| Author: | gregs [ Mon Jul 16, 2012 12:13 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Yet another Prop Thread |
I'm sure there are other sites but the Mercury site has a prop selection calculator. Plug in RPM, weight etc. and it will give you an idea of where you stand. Greg |
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