I think I am all good now after this question is answered.
The prop on the boat my dad and I got a month and half ago was pretty beat up but still okay for use. My question is for a '16footer that is a inshore fiberglass center console which prop would be great for overall performance for the boat? The top speed is 30mph. Could be a little more if it had the right prop on it.
I read up last night that the 12x22 1.38 sticker on the lower unit itself is not the pitch and diameter but just the gear reduction info.
The info on the motor is that it's a 50 Mercury 5500max rpm and is a 2007 model. kw36.8
The prop number on what looks like the original BUT hopefully NOT the original prop IS --- 8167 2A40P12
so is the 12 the pitch?
And what size diameter is the prop?
Remember its a fishing\cruising boat for both of us and I was just wanting to know what I could change to get more performance OR just a better prop than what's on it deal.
Which brand too?
I see that in a West Marine catalog that Quicksilver props are the best for the boat as they are 150-200range.
But Blackdiamond and Turningpoint among others I found online are available.
If i get a whole host of mixed ideas on here I'll just call or talk to a local dealer to find out.
Just was getting advice on here that's all.
thanks
The prop on the boat my dad and I got a month and half ago was pretty beat up but still okay for use. My question is for a '16footer that is a inshore fiberglass center console which prop would be great for overall performance for the boat? The top speed is 30mph. Could be a little more if it had the right prop on it.
I read up last night that the 12x22 1.38 sticker on the lower unit itself is not the pitch and diameter but just the gear reduction info.
The info on the motor is that it's a 50 Mercury 5500max rpm and is a 2007 model. kw36.8
The prop number on what looks like the original BUT hopefully NOT the original prop IS --- 8167 2A40P12
so is the 12 the pitch?
And what size diameter is the prop?
Remember its a fishing\cruising boat for both of us and I was just wanting to know what I could change to get more performance OR just a better prop than what's on it deal.
Which brand too?
I see that in a West Marine catalog that Quicksilver props are the best for the boat as they are 150-200range.
But Blackdiamond and Turningpoint among others I found online are available.
If i get a whole host of mixed ideas on here I'll just call or talk to a local dealer to find out.
Just was getting advice on here that's all.
thanks