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06-22-2017, 03:32 AM
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Guys... Is my gear ratio 1.47?
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06-22-2017, 11:34 AM
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Hi guys...
I had a 21 pitch prop 14.25
Wasn't getting any take off too much... So I got a 19/pitch 14.25.
Great take off, getting 39 mph.
Do I have the right prop?
And is it my top top speed?
Or should I be getting more speed?
I seen post that say I should be getting over 40 mph...
I do trim once planed..
Wondering if I should get another prop... Not sure
Any ideas would be great.
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What is the WOT with this new prop? How many people were on board?
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06-22-2017, 11:47 AM
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Lt. JG
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4000 RPM.
2 people
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06-22-2017, 11:48 AM
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Lt. JG
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Is my ratio 1.47?
Im not sure about the ratio
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06-22-2017, 01:31 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jaslan
I seen post that say I should be getting over 40 mph...
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Speed is relative to current, wind, tide, and water conditions. Speed is not really a measurement for performance tuning.
RPM's at WOT throttle are what is used for performance tuning. The engine is rated for a target of 4400 - 4800 RPM's at Wide Open Throttle (WOT). You don't want to be outside of that range.
There are really a few main variables in this equation; vessel weight (total of boat, people and gear), prop pitch, # of blades on prop.
Ideally you would go down 1" of pitch for a rough increase of 200 RPM. overloaded gear and people will adversely impact performance. If you go too low in pitch to accommodate weight you need to be careful if the boat is empty. You don't want to exceed the upper limit of the max. rpm (4800).
Going from an aluminum to a SS prop can reduce flex and get more prop thrust, however they are very unforgiving when struck and are expensive. Going from a 3 blade to a 4 blade is the same as going up in pitch.
Call Mercruiser with your outdrive serial number and they should be able to tell you what the gear ratio is. It is sometimes stamped on the engine cowl as well.
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06-22-2017, 05:25 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jaslan
Is my ratio 1.47?
Im not sure about the ratio
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I have no idea, do you have the serial number? if so call merc as shrew said. Problem may be someone replace the drive and if so a different ratio may have been used.
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06-22-2017, 05:27 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jaslan
4000 RPM.
2 people
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400-800 rpms low however I would not think less than a 17" pitch would be correct.
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06-22-2017, 05:55 PM
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Fill in your signature so we know the boat, engine and drive you have!
It helps us give you better answers!
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06-22-2017, 10:22 PM
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Lt. JG
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Ok
Not sure were that is.. I'll look.
Thanks
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06-23-2017, 01:45 AM
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Lt. JG
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were do I fill in the signature...am I blind? hahaha
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06-23-2017, 02:29 AM
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Quote:
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were do I fill in the signature...am I blind? hahaha
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user CP
Then select edit signature
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06-23-2017, 03:09 AM
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Lt. JG
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Ok
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07-04-2017, 12:48 AM
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Lt. JG
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Hi guys... Another dumb questions... Lol...
About the prop and rpms.
I got a new 19 pitch 3 blade. 39 mph 4000 RPM max...
Then went got another
17 pitch 32 mlph 4000 RPM.
I should be getting 4400/4800. What am I doing wrong?.
The local merc dealer is selling me those and telling me it will work.... But it doesn't.....
I have a 20 pitch at home 4 blade should I try this?
Just not passing 4000 rpms....
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07-04-2017, 02:16 AM
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Won't hurt to try the the four blade. Maybe the tach is off, you can connect an old school auto tac/dwell meter to check it.
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07-04-2017, 03:16 AM
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Lt. JG
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Maybe I just have to live with it lol...
Stabilizers fins? Would that increase speed or rpms with bigger pitch?
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07-04-2017, 11:29 AM
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Are you talking about a bolt on fin to the drive? I don't think it will increase speed but may increase time to plane however they add stress to the transom. I would use trim tab drop fins instead but again these will not increase top speed.
Something strange about not being able to get more than 4000 rpm.
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07-04-2017, 02:44 PM
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Lt. JG
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Sorry I meant trim tabs... My father had fin bolt on... Worked but like you say stresses...
Ya just cant get it more then 4000.... If I make it over rev with the trim I see the tac works over 4000... But I trim back quick... Maybe I need a 16 pitch 4 blade.....
At this point I bought 2 new ones for test... I have 5 now .From 21 to 17...
Still not going higher
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07-04-2017, 08:28 PM
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I would think no less than 17 inch pitch would work. Something strange here. 
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07-04-2017, 11:44 PM
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Lt. JG
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Yes very....
Im trying to find a prop rental in my area, dont seem to have any...
Might have to get 1 last prop.. 16 pitch...
I have the, 17 p 4 blade.
Then it will have to be sent to the shop.... Cause i have no clue anymore.
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07-05-2017, 03:25 AM
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Are all these stainless steel? SS is heavier that aluminum and decreases WOT.
None the less decreasing pitch should increase WOT unless you add blades.
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