Boat Prop help

[RapidRabbit]

Now that the weather may be warming up a little early this year, I need to buy a new prop for my boat.
I can't keep making guests push the boat all the time. :steer :roll

I never really understood the pitch and size stuff. We have a 2007 Regal with a Volvo 4.3L V6.
It's not a huge boat. It is just short of 20'. We bought it new and it came with a four blade aluminum prop. 14.25x19.

We are not looking for top speed, maybe just a little quicker to plane.
Any suggestions? Or should I just keep with what the factory size was?

 

[Anonymous]

Don't know if it will work for your boat, but all the Mastercraft owners swear by Eric at OJ Props.

http://www.ojprops.com/

 

[RapidRabbit]

Thanks. I will check that out. Can't get the page to load correctly on my phone.

 

[KBMWRS]

Get one that's more pedestrian freindly....

 

[RapidRabbit]

Maybe I just need sharper blades?

 

[oateater]

If you want to plane quicker get a 17 pitch. Perfect for sking also. The lower the pitch the more power you have getting it on a plane and the higher the pitch the more speed you have and slower to plane. I carry a 19 and 17. I think you would porpose to much with a 21. I use the 17 most of the time its a much smoother ride. Also keep in mind the lower the pitch the more gas you will use.

Always check your engine recommendations so you don't overspeed. Hope this helps.

 

[RapidRabbit]

Thanks. That's kind of what I was trying to figure out. The lake we go out on is pretty choppy. So max speed is not an issue. It's more about a smoother ride and getting her moving off of a start. It's not bad with the current prop. I was just figuring if I need to change it anyway I may try something different.