New to this forum.. Prop Question?

[Steveee]

HI Everyone,

I am new to this forum but view the information on here quite often as I do find it quite useful and people posting in here are quite informative.

Now down to the point.. I have recently bought myself a 2006 HH580 Breeze with a Honda 115hp Honda 4 stroke which is a great boat :) I am upgrading the 115 to a 2011 Honda 150hp 4 Stroke, but I am unsure of prop size to run.. I have been told that a 19" S/S Prop would be a winner, but I thought I would post on here first prior to buying prop to see if anyone else has any thoughts on this?

Any feedback would be much appreciated.. No doubt this has probably been covered before but any assistance would be much appreciated.

Thanks heaps !::)

[Noelm]

if you are buying a new motor (and a 2011 model I guess you are) then the dealer will swap props for you untill you get the right one, there will be an initial "best guess" by the dealer unless he has fitted that combination before.

[Jarrah Jack]

A mate has the 150 Honda on a 585R. His is a 4 blader but don't know the pitch. It worked well whenever I was on board. I imagine the 115 is a bit underpowered on that boat...

[Broomey]

Hi Stevee,
we ran a 150 Honda on a Sea Jay 5.8 CC, best prop for our motor was a 14 3/4 X 18 Solas, got 6100 RPM, great hole shot, top end and fuel economy was great, think the 19" may over prop it.

Eddy

[lethal098]

As stated the dealer should supply the best prop for you, if not ring Solas And get their opinion on it.

Cheers Lee

[Steveee]

@ Noelm : Dealer has recommended the 19".. New motor = no prop but at $1200 for the prop they have quoted.. I think Solas is the go..

@Jarrah Jack : Yep 115hp underpowered.

@Broomey : Thanks for the info.

Before I called Solas I thought I would put the post up here and see if anyone had same kind of setup.. Good thing with Solas is they will change over prop if you are unhappy with performance.. Pending its hasnt been whacked.. :D

Thanks guys for the feedback !

[Noelm]

regardless of the prop you buy with a new motor, the dealer will test and swap it for you at no charge, thats what you pay for, if you buy (say) a 19" when you buy it, but really need a 17, they will swap it for you.

[maimai]

Merc props are much much much better than the solas and they to will swap them over till your happy, did i mention they are much better,you spent big $$$$$ on a motor so dont skimp a few hundred dollars on a prop, they do make a hell of a difference that will be a sweet boat with the new motor, you wont know your self

[Steveee]

Merc props are much much much better than the solas and they to will swap them over till your happy, did i mention they are much better,you spent big $$$$$ on a motor so dont skimp a few hundred dollars on a prop, they do make a hell of a difference that will be a sweet boat with the new motor, you wont know your self

No skimping here mate!! $$ not the issue.. Just want the right combination :D

[maimai]

No skimping here mate!! $$ not the issue.. Just want the right combination :D
Sweet than get a merc prop, What is the gear box ratio on that honda?

[Steveee]

Sweet than get a merc prop, What is the gear box ratio on that honda?

Gear ratio = 2.14:1

Any thoughts on which Merc Prop?

[maimai]

Ok found it, Google mercs Enertia X7 props blades are much thinner yet much stronger being made from the X7 (whatever that is ) and a much lighter prop also has the venting plugs which makes a huge difference in hole shot and believe me it does, i would start off with there 898992A46 E 16p

[maimai]

Ohh i almost forgot, make sure the motor height is right to start with, and dont go by what the fitter thinks is right, there was a link or a photo on the right height as 95% really dont have a clue, also light load make sure you get very close to the 6000rpm, once you load the boat with fuel and so on you will loose 200 maybe 300rpm, all the best

[Steveee]

Any other recommendations guys? Where can you buy these merc props from?

Open to any other suggestions..

Thanks

Steve

[robothefisho]

Had a 580 with 150 Evinrude 150 ficht on it, ran 19 pitch. Pulled 5400 ish revs from memory. With the Honda I'd be thinking an 18 or a 17. Depends on the prop though.

[wrxhoon]

I have an Enertia on my 200 opti , great prop, I also have a Vensura ) 4 blade Merc prop , again a very good prop.
Both used for offshore work on a 21'6" Trophy .

[Spaniard_King]

I would be testing a HR Titan 17 and 18 after ensuring you had the engine height sorted making sure you acheive 6000rpm MINIMUM.

Last couple of 150/135 I fitted to plate boats were runing HR titan 16s.. the 150 is on a pro fishers boat he hit the rpm limiter at 6400 with 2 on board and gear... he intends to add 500KG at times :)

The other a charter boat carrying 4 and gear (135hp) he was hitting 6000 with 4 onboard.

The engine wont perform at all unless it can acheive 6000rpm at WOT

[DOGFIGHT]

Ok found it, Google mercs Enertia X7 props blades are much thinner yet much stronger being made from the X7 (whatever that is ) and a much lighter prop also has the venting plugs which makes a huge difference in hole shot and believe me it does, i would start off with there 898992A46 E 16p


Have you had a chance to fit the new shafts and run that boat of yours?8-) Maybe you can sell him one of your props;D;D;D

[Steveee]

OK guys... This is what I am thinking to go for :
Merc Enertia 898994A46 RH 14 1/2 X 17 for 3 Blade Prop
Revolution 4 857022A46 Right 14 5/8 X 15 for 4 Blade Prop
Flo-Torq IV Hub Kit

Thinking that a 19" will over prop..

Any thoughts?

[maimai]

OK guys... This is what I am thinking to go for :
Merc Enertia 898994A46 RH 14 1/2 X 17 for 3 Blade Prop
Revolution 4 857022A46 Right 14 5/8 X 15 for 4 Blade Prop
Flo-Torq IV Hub Kit

Thinking that a 19" will over prop..

Any thoughts?

Hi Steve, first of all, the Enertia have very big ears, you may be right going with the 17p, but I'll stand my ground and say 16p;)
Than what alot of people dont look at is the rake of a prop, they are raked very high, in other words you can have the motor up even a hole higher than norm................I must stop and remember that you have a fishing boat................. To me a prop is the second most important thing

Rev4, nice, they bite very hard, hole shot will be great and i would say you are on the money with the rev4 you picked 15p and think a 17p is way big




Shane. Shafts are on and running, props are on there way back to the States for a good tune up8-)

[Steveee]

Thats for all your input guys..
Ive gone with the 17p Enertia and 15p Rev4.

Will keep you posted on how it performs!

Boat goes in Monday possibly ready by Friday.. Cant wait to try it out!

Cheers & Thanks,

Steve