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prop info required

Posted: Thu Dec 10, 2009 11:49 pm
by iancl
First I'd like to thank the people who helped me with my prop shaft removal, now that jobs done I would like help with choosing a new prop. My boat is a 75 F25 I've re engined with a mercruiser 350 5.7 Chev motor and would like to know what prop size and pitch would be optimal. Thanks

Posted: Fri Dec 11, 2009 12:44 am
by cookscomp
Most likely 14"x10". I believe thats the recommended size for my f26. Running a 351 ford mercruiser rated at 233hp. To cup or not to cup. I can't say. I have an extra 13x9 that I don't think is Ideal for me but it's a good spare. May consider selling it. Think its nibral. I think its too cold here to even work on the boat.

Hi Thanks for that

Posted: Fri Dec 11, 2009 1:41 am
by iancl
I'm running 260hp on a slightly smaller boat so it may just suit. By the way dont intend to rub in but it's 30c here and never gets much below 25 during the day ha ha

Posted: Fri Dec 11, 2009 4:21 am
by alexander38
but then again your there. :lol: and you have little bitty jelly fish that KILL you :shock: sunny and 58f

Posted: Fri Dec 11, 2009 5:16 am
by Danny Bailey
Have you looked at Boatdiesel.com? They have a good prop calculator.

Thanks Guys

Posted: Fri Dec 11, 2009 6:11 am
by iancl
The jelly fish and I have an agreement ..along with the sharks...I stay on the boast and tthey stay in the water!!! thanks for the calculator I'll go looking for it. Ian

whoops

Posted: Fri Dec 11, 2009 6:12 am
by iancl
boat that should be

Posted: Fri Dec 11, 2009 5:56 pm
by MattSC
I have a 75 F-26 with a 5.7 Crusader, 14 x 10 with a full cup. The cup made the biggest difference performance wise on my boat.

Thanks

Posted: Fri Dec 11, 2009 8:10 pm
by iancl
Thanks Matt similar motor output and boat characteristics I'll most probably go with the same. Have a great Christmas.
Ian

Posted: Fri Dec 11, 2009 8:17 pm
by Captthrottle
Hey Ian, what part of Australia are you from? I just got back from there 2 weeks ago. Spent 3 months mostly in Brisbane/Gold Coast area. Beautiful. Now back home and freeeezing. Good Day Mate.

Hi capthrottle

Posted: Fri Dec 11, 2009 8:21 pm
by iancl
I'm from Brisbane but currently at Coffs Harbour on the north coast of NSW am warm as toast here

Posted: Fri Dec 11, 2009 8:24 pm
by Captthrottle
Did work in Coffs Harbour at Coles Supermarket. Hope your doing some fishing. I tried to go while there but it blew too hard every weekend I could go and the boats would not go out. Drink a XXXX Gold for me.

captthrottle

Posted: Fri Dec 11, 2009 8:30 pm
by iancl
Sorry I cant stand XXXX too much chemical I prefer a Hahn premium. funny about the weather here Coffs is supposed to have the best climate in the world but this year has been rough. Pity we didn't catch up while you were here I could do with a chat with someone who's Trogan minded as you would know they are pretty thin on the ground here.

Posted: Fri Dec 11, 2009 8:47 pm
by Captthrottle
I may be coming back next year sometime. If I do I will be sure to look you up. I was suprised to see a Trojan in Au. I surely never saw any while I was there. I don't care for Hahn but Tuey's was not too bad. I told everyone in USA how much beer and cigs are there and no one believes me. Very expensive place there.

Posted: Sat Dec 12, 2009 1:09 am
by MattSC
Have a great Christmas as well Ian. Let us know how you make out with your prop