posted 06-20-2007 09:02 AM ET (US)
Hello everyone. I have posted in the past and recieved alot of help on locating (Thanks Bob)and remanufacturing a kicker bracket on my 1973 outrage.
I purchased a 2006 15 hp 4 stroke Yamah and it is proped with a 9 1/4 diameter X 12 pitch prop. I get about 6-6.5 Kts with the main motor raised (Steering by the kicker) and 4.5 kts with the main motor fully down to steer.
I researched other posts, and they say 6-7 kts is good speed to make. (I am not sure if it was with motor down or not)
Nonetheless, I was looking at getting a prop that is pitched around 7-8 inches. I was considering a 4 blade 10 inch diameter X 7 pitch. I am also condisering a 3 blade 9 1/4 inch by 8 inch pitch.
Any advice, and how much speed should I expect.
I tooksome pictures of the install and will post in the repairs section in a couple of days.
Thanks in advance.
Anthony