I would like your opinions on prop.
Current set up.
2017 Bluewave Purebay 2000 ( I know not a bass boat) 19' 7", 1550 lbs, Suzuki 175, 10" manual jackplate, Suzuki 3 x 16 x 21.5.
With 5 people (700 -800lbs), full tank of gas-49gals, decent amount of gear I have a good hole shot, about 3 -4 seconds on plane time, 6100 rpms at 49.5 mph (gps), but here's the kicker....I got about an inch of throttle left.
Pulls 3 kids on a tube really well. I was thinking 3x16x23 or 3x16x24.
What would suggest? Thanks for the feedback.
I would try the 23 inch. You have pretty high rpms with 5 people. Maybe you'd touch the limiter by yourself with a light load and current prop. Definitely try the 23
On my 150 SS Suzuki. I went with a 15" diameter and a 26 pitch 4 blade.
1998 Gambler Outlaw with a 2019 Suzuki 200SS, Ultrex Trolling motor with 360 imaging, two Helix 10's at the bow and two Helix 10's at the helm, and a custom Amera Trail trailer with Gator-Bak bunks on it!
what are u priorities performance wise? hole shot, top end, load carrying or more of an all around type prop
a 4 blade prop might b a good option
Thanks for the input guys. I think what I'm overall looking for is a good all around prop. I talked to the rep at Bluewave and he suggested the 3x16x23.
What I really need to do is run the boat with a "normal" load. i.e. 2 people, and gear, some fish and see how it does as another data point.
I presume you have a DF 4 stroke. On a 20 foot Stratos with a 175DF I'm running a 3 x 16 x 24.5 I believe, it's a little slow out of the hole but I can red-line it at 6100 and hit 50 knots.
I have a 3 x 14&1/4 x 28 SS that I'd sell cheap, great shape, say, like, $200 plus shipping.
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