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djd35de posted 04-14-2007 05:50 PM ET (US)   Profile for djd35de   Send Email to djd35de  
I did a little more propeller testing today. [I] tried a three-blade Honda 14.25 X 17 pitch a couple of weeks ago. This propeller was just a bit too short as [I] was bumping off the rev limiter at about 6,300-RPM. [I] was able to trade with a friend for a three-blade 14.75 X 18 pitch Honda propeller. Both are stainless and [I] must say this one is just right. The wind was about 10-MPH just a tad choppy. My boat jumps up on plane at about 3,500-RPM. WOT with the engine trimmed out [I] was able to get 41.4 knots and just hit 6,000-RPM. [I] had about half a tank of fuel and about 550-lbs of passanger weight. All and all this propeller is just perfect. Also does not vibrate much at idle in gear which is nice. David

P.S. 1987 OUTRAGE 18 Engine mounted 1-hole up.

Perry posted 04-14-2007 10:07 PM ET (US)     Profile for Perry  Send Email to Perry     
David, Im glad you were able to trade that 17 pitch prop for one that performs well on your boat. 48 MPH with 550 lbs. of passengers is good performance for the BF150 on your Outrage 18. Did this new 3 blade prop grip well or did it ventilate a little?

What do you plan on doing with the 4 blade Powertech?

djd35de posted 04-14-2007 11:29 PM ET (US)     Profile for djd35de  Send Email to djd35de     
Thanks Perry again. The prop [the author] traded for was the same type [the author] got from you. Just a different diameter and pitch. As far as the Power Tech prop, at this point [the author is] planning on keeping it. I would like to try the three-blade Power Tech 15.5 X 17 but have no sources. The four-blade Power Tech has by far the best hole shot and acceleration but is too heavy for my set up at idle and as [the author] noted prior vibrates at idle in gear.

Anything on your mind Perry?

Thanks David

Perry posted 04-15-2007 01:14 AM ET (US)     Profile for Perry  Send Email to Perry     
David, I have a 3 blade Powertech OFS 15.25 X 17 sitting in my garage. Interested in a trade?

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