Propeller

[Saratoga]

Need some background information
What size Prop and Pitch do you have on your 18ft Fibreglass boat and are you satisfied with it .
The prop on my boat is 14inc 20deg pitch Stainless Steel the motor revs out to the right max rev range 5250rpm by the sticker on the motor. Not to sure if this would be the best prop for a full load people camping gear .ect

ps. Thanks for any Input .

[Morlers]

Hi Saratoga
Here's my boat details:
Haines Hunter Breeze 5.1
90hp Johnson 4 stroke
Stainless Steel prop 13 7/8 dia x 19 pitch
normal cruise 4000rpm @ 19knots (35kph)
fast cruise 4500rpm @ 23knots (43kph)
wot 5600prm @ 31knots (57kph)
2 adults plus gear plus full fuel tank 120ltrs.
so far have averaged 10 ltr/hr or 2.2klm/ltr

Hope that sought of info was what you were after and it helps.

:) :)

Morlers

[Saratoga]

Thanks Morlers for the reply

Thats exactly the information I am looking for just trying to see what the average is out there .
It would be good to get some more replys coming.