Go Back  Offshoreonly.com > Technical > General Q & A
proping the switzer >

proping the switzer

Notices

proping the switzer

Thread Tools
 
Old 03-21-2002 | 10:51 PM
  #1  
Thread Starter
Registered
 
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 20
Likes: 0
From: burlington, ia
Default proping the switzer

HELP!

I have a 25ft Switzer with a G.M. 502/502HP crate motor.
Iam looking for some info on what prop this boat works best with. I am running a 25 hydromotive quad IV. This combination got me 79.1 on gps @5250 rpm. I was told by the guys at hydromotive that this was not the best choice for this hull because it was designed to be a bow lifting prop and the switzer runs best somewhat flat. So if sombody knows a better prop for this boat I am all ears.
hpbigblock is offline  
Reply
Old 03-22-2002 | 06:02 AM
  #2  
panteraman28's Avatar
Registered
 
Joined: Dec 2001
Posts: 183
Likes: 1
From: cincinnati ohio
Default

Ihave a24 pitch turbo 4 blade
panteraman28 is offline  
Reply
Old 03-22-2002 | 09:13 AM
  #3  
sterndrivespec's Avatar
Registered
20 Year Member
 
Joined: Jan 2001
Posts: 278
Likes: 1
From: constantia n.y. usa
Default

i was a switzer dealer and set up a lot of these.they always liked mirage three blade props.the switzer 25 likes a bow lift prop so you can stand it up and run it on the pad.if the rooster tail is about as high as the sunpad it will run the fastest.[don't try any high speed turns when trimmed out like this]
sterndrivespec is offline  
Reply
Old 03-22-2002 | 11:31 AM
  #4  
BAJA WILL's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: Feb 2001
Posts: 3,300
Likes: 1
From: Tampa, Indian Shores Beach
Default

Vey Cool boat, Switzer. We have a couple here on SML, I have always liked the way they look. Great Bang for the Buck.

WILL
BAJA WILL is offline  
Reply
Old 03-22-2002 | 02:37 PM
  #5  
Thread Starter
Registered
 
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 20
Likes: 0
From: burlington, ia
Default

I was incorrect in what i said about the hydromotive quad iv prop. This prop is a stern lifting prop not a bow lifting prop, this is why they said it was not a good prop for the switzer. It seems though that the combination of a stern lifting prop and a fair amount of hp. along with alot of trim makes a good combination. (it felt like i was way over trimmed but the numbers kept going up. they where still climing with every tap of the trim switch, I was the limiting factor due to the boat becoming very loose. I have a 25 mirage it got me a solid 77.4 i dont know the rpm because i was not looking at the gps to know what rpm we hit whel we locked in the 77.4 . But i was able to blow out the 3 blade with to much trim and not the 4 blade.
hpbigblock is offline  
Reply
Old 03-22-2002 | 02:56 PM
  #6  
Registered
 
Joined: Feb 2001
Posts: 1,519
Likes: 31
Default

My first thought would be to try 25 Mirage Plus and see if the extra cup will limit blowout. A little blowout seems to be the price of the best speed. But if you were at 5250 with the 25 Hydro, the RPM with the Mirage was likely higher. You may need a 27 Mirage Plus to bring the RPM down. Where is your propshaft in relation to the bottom of the hull?
tomcat is offline  
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
ProPowerSports
Classic Offshore
5
11-17-2007 10:45 PM
leftyone
General Boating Discussion
9
05-24-2006 01:43 AM
JeffGrice
Powerquest
0
12-31-2002 09:39 AM
cartman
General Boating Discussion
12
04-29-2002 11:39 AM

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On



Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service

Copyright © 2026 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.