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Propellor suggestion for 60hp E-TEC on 15' SS Limited?
drewread
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Posted on 08/02/17 - 6:29 PM
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Hello,

I have just purchased a 60hp E-TEC for my 15' Super Sport Limited, does anyone here have a suggestion for a starting point on the propeller size and pitch?

I'm looking for something that offers overall decent performance while occasionally pulling a tube or a skiier as my children get older.

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Posted on 08/03/17 - 6:42 AM
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Drew

I read a recommendation from Ken @ Propgods (whoi I highly regard) a Powertech SRB3 in 17" pitch.

I presume you mounted the engine 2 or 3 holes up?




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Posted on 08/03/17 - 6:47 AM
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Hi Phil,

The engine isn't mounted yet.. Is is sitting waiting in a line for the rig. I'm hoping I will have it back for this weekend, but the reality is that I probably won't, as it is a long weekend here in Ontario.

I told them to mount it with the anti-cavitation plate parallel with the bottom of the hull, and will reiterate that when I stop by Friday.. I know it should be 2 or 3 holes up from my experience raising the motor on my 13'.

Will start with a 17 pitch.

Thanks.

Drewread

 
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Posted on 08/03/17 - 7:09 AM
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Drew -

Boston Whaler's typically like motors to be mounted with the anti-cavitation 1 to 1 1/2 inches above the keel.

Actually E-TEC's like to be mounted HIGH so that means 3 holes. 2 is a good starting point.

Remember - dealers are cautious and 9 out of 10 will mount the engine way too low. This is not me speaking, rather 100's of owners who have re-powered.

If you are spending ~ $100/hr to have them mount the motor, why not have them do it right the first time?



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2018 Load Rite Elite 18280096VT
 
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Posted on 08/03/17 - 7:24 AM
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Noted!

 
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Posted on 08/14/17 - 2:11 PM
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Performance report for the new engine prop is here: http://www.whalercentral.com/forum/vi...ost_149967

 
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