honda 50 4-stroke prop

[Fish&Fowl]

My grandpa has a 50 Honda that is either a 2000 or 2001. I am wondering what the proper pitch for that motor should be, as it seems capable of very high RPMs (over 6000) and can't be trimmed very high before it starts sucking air.

The boat is a 16 ft. Lund Stinger with the wider gunnels.

Thanks for any info!

[marine_man]

Do you know what you have for a prop right now, and do you know what you're turning for RPM's at Wide Open Throttle?

Based on your description I'd say a 15 or so, but it depends on what it's spinning now and how it's performing.

marine_man

[Fish&Fowl]

I just looked and want to say a 13, but it will do almost 6500 on the tach when wide open. It really seems the bow digs in and the stern is out of the water so that it sucks a lot of air if it's trimmed up much at all.

[marine_man]

If that's the case you'll need to go up in pitch... 6,000 is your recommended top end, so I'd say you'll need to go up in pitch to a 17 possibly.. but I'd try a 15 first, if you can find a place that will let you try props out without buying them (or return them, as long as they're in good shape).

marine_man

[Fish&Fowl]

Thanks for the info!