mhunter

Actually went skiing today in Northern CA in our new 212. The hole shot was not that great and I was wondering about a 4 Blade prop. We currently have a 3 blade 21 Mirage plus and the top end is around 68 with 1/2 fuel and 3 aboard. Any idea of props to try.
Mark

[ 02-04-2002: Message edited by: Mark Hunter ]

Wildchild212

Mark
I run a 212 islander and I would try a bravo 1 19pitch it should yank you out pretty good I would think. Just my .02cents
Mark

CigDaze

Wildchild212's suggestion would probably be the ideal choice for skiing purposes. The holeshot would be great...However, needless to say top speed will suffer a little.

Eric1969

Mark,
So the hole shot was alittle slow? Where you trying to salom ski? I would probably try the 4 blade in order not to sacrifice the top end. A 19 pitch may run the RPMs too much, I don't know just a thought.

Eric1969

Is this the prop you run Wildchild? How do you like the Islander? I have thought about getting one.

Wildchild212

Eric
I currently run a 23 pitch mirage plus, this prop runs me at 4750 at 65.3 on a GPS. I love the boat but We have owned it since new in 97 and it is for sale right now. The wife and I have the itch again. Imagine that huh.

Mark
if you are spinning a 21 three blade the 19 four blade should be fine for rpm. Besides do you ski at 60 plus alot not unless you are in the catalina race. who knows give it a try

Mark

Wildchild212

Sorry Eric about how I like the boat? I love the boat, performs very well has tons of room in it and is respectfully fast. Only reson wanting a different one, want bigger and alot faster.

Eric1969

WC-
Thanks for the information. I will be looking at the Islander this spring. What are you running in yours? The 350?

Wildchild212

I have the 454L L stands for little. IT is the 300 hp

toonatime

I think 22 is smallest Bravo 1 4 blade. Ask in prop section if anyone makes a 19 4 blade..