Prop Ideas???
05-26-2006, 10:01 PM
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Prop Ideas???
Hello All.
I am running a 454 tuned motor and WOT the tach is at 4000. Need a new prop. I am not sure what I am running until I pull it out of the water but I was looking for a few ideas. Please advise. Thanks guys.
Max speed on my stock odometer says 47
I am running a 454 tuned motor and WOT the tach is at 4000. Need a new prop. I am not sure what I am running until I pull it out of the water but I was looking for a few ideas. Please advise. Thanks guys.
Max speed on my stock odometer says 47
05-27-2006, 11:05 AM
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Re: Prop Ideas???
My boat is a 242LS with 454 magnum. I was running a 21 pitch mirage...turning over 5000rpm (too much) at 55mph. Switched to 22 pitch 4 blade Bravo I...running at 4800 rpms 56mph. The bravo I gets on a plane faster...and the ride is nicer too. Cruises at 35mph at 3200 rpms (or so) which is faster than the 21 pitch mirage.
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05-27-2006, 07:35 PM
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Yes, that prop is just to big if your only spinnig 4000 rpm. I am running a bravo1 4 blade 22 pitch labbed a little an I spin 46-4700. I think you will be happy with this.
05-30-2006, 11:48 AM
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Re: Prop Ideas???
Originally Posted by 86formula242ls
Am I a Right hand or left hand screw??
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http://www.sterndrives.com/precision...4alphaone.html
A note about ROTATION
Do not confuse engine rotation with sterndrive or propeller rotation
ALL sterndrive Mercruiser Engines are left hand (standard, counterclockwise) rotation.
Most single engine boats use a right-hand rotation drive unit meaning that
the propeller rotation is right-hand (standard, clockwise) rotation.
