Early 80's evinrude 40 hp prop

[picksbigwagon]

My boat has a 80's evinrude 40 hp that needs a new prop thanks to the rocks in Wisconsin last summer. It currently has a 13x10 prop and I for the life of me can't find one on the internet.......suggestions? Oh yeah, my boat does has a trim and tilt with a foot switch....if that helps

[Eric Wettschreck]

Picks, get in touch with Soderblooms.

They are the prop masters. They'll be able to hook you up for a good price, or even fix the dinged up one for a real nice price.

[picksbigwagon]

I checked their HSOforum but didn't have any luck. I think I will just have to call them. I wouldn't mind picking up some speed. Even with just me in the boat, it never breaks 23 mph, of course I do have a couple of 31 series batteries up front for the trolling motor and a 9.9 hanging off the back....and a driver that weighs a little under (yes I said under) an eighth of a ton.....

I will give Jay a call next week....probably send my old prop in for a back up and get a new one as well....

My kindergarten son is ITCHING to get in the boat and go fishing. I am hoping to get it ready on Saturday so maybe we can go sunday

[boatfixer]

I'm assuming it's through hub.. ( I say that because they did make commercial engines through 1985 that were pin drive).. and I see where OMC has a 13x11p. Found some aftermarket props that are 10 3/8 x 10p.

[picksbigwagon]

how would I know the difference? being Mechanically denied.....

what are the advantage of a 13X11 vs. some of the 10 3/8 x 10 " props? I am assuming bigger is better to a certain extent, I have always thought my boat should be a little faster.........I am not sure but I get 22-23 solo and with one other guy in the boat with me. 21 with 3 guys and stuff. It is a 16 foot crestliner fish hawk tiller....

[logon648]

Picksbigwagon..I have a new 13 X 11 for your 40 Hp..Give me a call Monday

Jay

http://www.soderbloom.com

218 644 3392

[picksbigwagon]

I will call on Monday.....I will probably send the old one too

[picksbigwagon]

Okay, it is a 1989 evinrude on a 1989 16' crestliner fishhawk. Is a 13x11 prop ideal for my boat? I have a 24 v trolling motor up front, with 31 series batteries. I have a 9.9 hanging off the back. I weigh just under an eigth of a ton....I have a foot controlled trim and tilt on it....

I don't think I am anywhere close to the 5500 max WOT RPM's from the manufacturer recomendations. Do I need a smaller diamter prop instead of a 13" diameter prop? Do I need more or less pitch?

with just me it goes 23 mph, with me and my friend along, it gets 23 mph, with 3 guys in it, it drops to 21 mph.....is that as good as I am gonna get?

Yes Jay, I will still call you on monday if I can, and I will mention all of this to you at that time too. Anyone else care to help?

[Eric Wettschreck]

Tom, I'd love to be able to give you prop advice. However, I'm lacking brain power when it comes to proper prop sizing. You're on the right track calling Jay. They'll set ya straight!!!