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 Prop pitch
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06/04/04 12:35 AM
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bungee
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I own a Skeeter sx176 with a yamaha 115. The engine has a 21 pitch prop on it now and i can only get about 53mph out of it. Does anyone have any suggestions on how to get more top end speed? Would changing to a 22 or 24 pitch make that much difference?
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Re: Prop pitch
#705080
06/04/04 12:53 AM
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Tubby
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What are your RPM's at 53 mph?
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Re: Prop pitch
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06/04/04 05:35 PM
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scott01
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I could be wrong, but depending on the amount of extra weight on board between passengers, tackle and equipment, I would imagine that 53 mph is about all your going to get out of a 115 hp motor on that boat. A change in prop pitch might give you 1 or 2 mph top end, but you will probably notice a slower hole shot too.
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Re: Prop pitch
#705082
06/04/04 07:01 PM
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vindicator
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Hey bungee, did you catch any fish today?
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Re: Prop pitch
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06/04/04 08:48 PM
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bungee
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53 mph is at 5500rpm's. That's max speed with just myself and 1/2 tank of gas.
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Re: Prop pitch
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06/04/04 09:19 PM
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Team Skeeterless
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That is going to be pretty much your max. Yamaha's aren't meant to go over 5600 or you void the warranty. Although a different prop might change performance and speed a little you are at max RPM's so you shouldn't get much of a change in speeds with a different prop.
Nick Larsen
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