Adjustable pitch prop

[Jasonandjess]

While I am waiting for my smart tabs to come in I was looking at prop options and I came upon a company that sells adjustable pitch props. Now I know that nothing beats a high 5 stainless steel prop from Mercury but I don't want to spend 600 bucks on something that might or might not work for me not to mention that I am a new boat owner and I would hate to put a 600 prop into a rock and end up buying a new prop and outdrive.

What I really want to know is if anyone else has experimented with an adjustable pitch composite prop and if they had any luck. The one I was looking at for my 2001 Sea Ray 185 Bow Rider was adjustable from 15 to 21, I think. Its a four blade and only $130 or so with my military discount.

What do you guys thing, worth that risk or just bite the bullet and shell out 600 for a high five?

 

[Nehalennia]

Buy the High Five and you'll be happy with it. I've owned 3 high fives and swear by them for your side boat. I tested the switch pitch prop Merc put out briefly in the early 90s. It was crap was hard to dial in to work as advertised. They (Merc) abandoned the idea.

 

[Tigervette]

Watch the ebay listings. I picked up my "good as new" High Five for around $300. You can tell the difference.

 

[Scottbenson]

X2 on the Ebay used high five. I have had four high fives and have paid from $150 to $275. I would suggest the 19P for your boat if you are into water sports. Oh yeah, I just ran my 17P high five into the ground two weeks ago to the tune of $160 to fix. If that is a big consideration for you then I would suggest to get a low deductable for your insurance and then if you have a collision, the insurance will cover it. If you are not heavy duty into waterwports, I would suggest the 21P.