Need Prop Advise!!!

[marknamy]

I have an 04 C-liner 1750 Sportfish with a 140 4stroke Zuki. Motor mounted in the 3rd hole (middle).

First Prop: 13 1/4 x 21 Hustler Aluminum, 44mph @ 6400-6600rpm WOT.
Second Prop: 13 1/4 x 23 Hustler Aluminum, 43mph @ 5400-5800rpm WOT.

Both props were run under similar conditions, full tank of gas 2 guys and full livewell.

The 21 came out of the hole nicely but I hit the rev limiter. Went with the 23 in anticipation that I could drop the rpm and gain a little speed. Not the case.

What I am looking for is advice on a good aluminum prop for this boat. Should I go with the 14 x 21 or 14 x 23 Suzuki prop or look for a different brand. Not real interested in SS since I spend all my time in the rocks of LOW.

One more question. For those runnig an 1850 Sportfish with the 140 Suzuki, how in the world are you getting 45-50mph out of them.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

[Paul Waldowski]

They are getting a few more mph by using a ss prop. Less flex = better performance = more mph. Not exactly the answer you were looking for, I know. Can't blame you for going with aluminum near the rocks, those SS props are spendy

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[NotoriousBLM]

Have you tried the 23" in the second hole? That might raise the RPM's to give you better top end.

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[Surface Tension]

If you won't go with a SS take the 13 1/4 x 21 to a prop shop and have them cup it. You'll keep your hole shot and gain on the mph while lowering the RPMs.

[logon648]

well put Surface Tension that should solve the problems. your local prop shop should be able to do that work for you however if not we can do it with a quick turn around
www.soderbloom.com
or give us a call 218 644 3392

[This message has been edited by logon648 (edited 06-01-2004).]

[smokercraft]

I have the same motor on a Lund 1700 Fisherman and use the 14x21 Suzuki prop with good results-44mph on my GPS(boat speedmeter reads 47)at 6100rpm.

[klbowe]

logon648 , you may want to check out your web page it sure do seem broke.

[klbowe]

logon468, never mind for some reason the link went to soderblom.com not soderboom.com.

[Surface Tension]

Try this. www.soderbloom.com
Jay will work with ya to get the most out of your prop.

[marknamy]

Thanks for the response. I think I'll try the 14 x 21 Suzuki prop. If not I'll have the 13 1/14 x 21 cupped.
Not looking to break any water speed records, just hate to have a great motor that is not performing to it's potential.