Prop Testing Day II - White Bear Lake Wednesday 7/6/2011

[Rosscoe]

I'm growing more fond of those Towers of Power all the time.

[Hyperacme]

Been very busy ... BUT the end is in sight ...
Dumpster should be gone by tomorrow, boat comes out of the corner this week ...
Now that the weathers nice I'm getting anxious to go !

[Rosscoe]

We'll have to plan a St. Croix trip again. That was fun, even just beaching and hanging out. I did not care too much for Beanies landing for various reasons. however, I'd like to find a ramp I like but hopefully no further south.

[V153]

57MPH in a V153! CRAZY!

Whats so crazy about that? Only 2.2mph faster than my best. Though I have to admit my 153 can develop a purty violent chine walk at that speed. The slightest lil wave or steering adjustment can set it off & the only remedy is to throttle back. It's always puzzled me why David appears to have far less of a problem with chine walking. Guess mebbe it's my elevated motor height? I dunno.

Fwiw I still think ya guys oughta add a Lightspeed prop to the collection. Specifically designed for small light boats. Mine is a 13 1/2 x 22 and I believe my best with that was 52.9. The 13 3/4 x 23 SRX chopper is what got me to 54.8. Mebbe rehub one of those & give it a try while your at it? I can assure you that once you get either of these props hooked up the mid-range acceleration is breathtaking.

Looks like y'all had a blast! Wish I was there ... Take care.

[David CVX-16]

Doug, I had crazy chine walking but solved it by putting a sleeve/spacer in the arm that goes from the end of the rack and pinion cable to the outboard motor. I deteched play by being able to move the outboard motor from side to side. This spacer tightens up the steering system. Also on my boat, my 2-blade bronze props are not lifting the bow like your Lightspeed or SRX are doing. More of the boat is in the water. If I elevate the motor 1" or so, than the other props I have come into play - the 22" Ballistic and the 22" Mercury Chopper, the equilent to your SRX. A Laser II 22" is also a possibility, the equilent to your Lightspeed. The PowerTech PTR 21" I tested this last week is a lost cause and will be sold or returned to the place that sold it to me on an exchange basis. Propably get a PowerTech RED 3-blade 21" prop with far less rake.

David    

[David CVX-16]

Dan's prop shop in Soddy Daisy, Tennessee, sold me the PowerTech PTR in December of 2010, and has agreed to exchange it for a PowerTech RAF 21". Dan's prop shop has good prices, a good exchange program, and Dan is easy to work with.

http://www.danspropshop.com/

David

[Jerry]

Boat Motor Recyclers in Burnsville has a bunch of stuff. One really cool looking 4 blade Stanless 23 pitch. Don't know if it will work, but looks cool