Craig
06-25-2005, 10:56 AM
Here's a question for you prop experts. I think I've already got the answer, but wanted some professional, experiential, input.
The problem: We have been doing some wakeboarding with the 16 and, due to the nature of the whole configuration (deep V, etc.) it seems there is a constant throttle struggle to hold speeds that are good for wakeboarding (18 22 mph on my speedo seems nice). The boat wants to plane off OR settle down at those speeds.
My prop is a cupped 14x23. It seems logical to me that an extremely low pitch prop (like a 14x19"); one lower than you would normally want for an all around prop, would be able to hold the boat steady at those speeds.
I know the thought is nothing new (the standard speed prop and ski prop idea). I also know the RPM's would go way up and top end would be low, but my kids (and myself) are wanting to do a lot more wakeboarding and I was just wondering if anyone has experience in this area.
Would the need for constant throttle adjustments be reduced or eliminated with some creative propping?
What about even bigger diameter like 15" ???
Thanks again to all you prop doctors.
The problem: We have been doing some wakeboarding with the 16 and, due to the nature of the whole configuration (deep V, etc.) it seems there is a constant throttle struggle to hold speeds that are good for wakeboarding (18 22 mph on my speedo seems nice). The boat wants to plane off OR settle down at those speeds.
My prop is a cupped 14x23. It seems logical to me that an extremely low pitch prop (like a 14x19"); one lower than you would normally want for an all around prop, would be able to hold the boat steady at those speeds.
I know the thought is nothing new (the standard speed prop and ski prop idea). I also know the RPM's would go way up and top end would be low, but my kids (and myself) are wanting to do a lot more wakeboarding and I was just wondering if anyone has experience in this area.
Would the need for constant throttle adjustments be reduced or eliminated with some creative propping?
What about even bigger diameter like 15" ???
Thanks again to all you prop doctors.