Anyone know of or have any SSM V or VI props I could use for a day? Would be willing to pay a non-refundable deposit just to get an idea of what I need. I will take care of shipping, or come pick up.

16.5"-17" dia
29-34 pitch
4 or 5 blade - cleaver style prop

Also if anyone has this setup, what is a good target prop?
1990 Top Gun - non-stepped
SSM 5 drives, even with the bottom, on 12" boxes
Notched transom
1.5 : 1 ratio drive
1080 HP per side @ 5600 RPM

Can anyone point me in the right direction? I am striking out here. Thank you!
-Justin

I have built a couple of 38 Scarabs and Cigarettes with Speedmasters IIIs Vs VIs the 38 straight bottom boats with around a thousand HP on a 1.50 ratio we run a 17.5 dia 29 to 31 pitch depending on the drive height and weight of the boat. I would recommend that you start with at least a 17.5 dia prop big V bottoms love diameter. I have a set of 17.5 x 31 4 blades that you can try but they are not for sale they belong to a boat under restoration so we wont be needing them any time soon.

^^^ That's pretty valuable info, thank you. Have you run 5 blades on that setup? Better results with the 4 blades?

I am probably more interested with planing ability, cruise, and handling than all out top speed.

Saber Marine / Doug, your PM is full,,,
in response to your message.
OK, what pitch? I am going to test hopefully this weekend. I will let you know if I plan to purchase after I know more about what the boat likes, I appreciate the response!
-Justin

frickstyle,

We have a test program just for your needs. I advertise and talk about it all the time. The program let's you try without buying. Here is a link to the program. Call us if we can answer any other questions and set you up in the program.

http://bblades.com/hering-6-offshore...-demo-program/

Thank you,
Brett

Brett,

Yes, I understand that option and have spoken with you. Thanks, just can't justify the expense right now for the Herrings. Maybe that will change here soon. I will keep it in mind.

Thank you for the response.
My intention was not just to sell props but to allow you to test props for a fee as you stated, and then use that base line information to better shop for the props you desire.
Let us know if we can help in the future.

Brett

we have run both 4 and 5 blades the higher the x the more blades help you get on plane easier. Just letting you know what I have that you can test with.

Gil mentioned he gave you my number. I've got a set of 17x 30 4 blades. Not for sale but you can try them.

Thanks guys, should have a pretty good direction next week after testing, I'm all set until I find out how it reacts to these test props.