Parker Yahoo Group Archived Messages
| ID | From | Subject | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 125 | fishinfireman | Re: Propellor Questions | 3/2/2004 23:26:00 | |
--- In <a href="/group/parkerboats/post?postID=rxB8IbEGKMWXzdu1MagIXK5Hd6Udars924WOFO4mUbzxAU9ACZumDiNscYICvCkosSa50h12yFzFT3TKS7JVnmlI">[email protected]</a>, "Wayne " <wprince@n...> wrote: > OK guys; > > It seems that many of the larger Parkers with 200+ hp Yamaha's are > running the 15x17T black SS prop, which is what the factory sent. > > Has anyone found a prop that performs better? > > For example: > > 1. Has anyone tried a Saltwater Series prop? > > 2. Has anyone tried a 4 blade prop? > > 3. Has anyone tried a prop from another mfg (Merc., Michigan, > Stiletto, etc)? > > I would like to improve cruise speed, maintain or increase fuel > efficiency and lastly, not trim too much off the top end speed. I > know, I want it all. > > My boat is a 2310 WA w/full transom & F225 on a bracket. With hard > top, curtains, full tank (150 gal) and bottom paint (but minimal > personal gear and no fishing equip., ice, etc), I can turn about > 5,500 RPM @ WOT, which is marginal in my mind - would like to be > 5,700 or higher. I have a 2520 DVSC w/single 250 OX66. Mine came with the 15x17 black prop. I tried a 15.25x15 Saltwater Series and I only gained 100 rpm and I lost 3 mph. I kept the black prop. | ||||