Need some prop advice.

[muzbomb]

Hey all looking for some prop advice for my boat I would like to have better out of the hole. Currently I have a 5 high stainless 19 pitch on my boat is a 2001 Sea Ray 190BR 5.0l EFI Alpha 1 gearing 1.62 Ratio. Currently I can do 47mph at 4800rpm and there is more throttle there if I put all the way down it will rev to 5200rpm and will not go faster just over revs. I don’t really care much about going fast just want something that is reAlly good With hole shot and getting on and off throttle at lower speeds. What you guys suggest?

 

[Lazy Daze]

You've already got a great prop on there. The only thing you can do is pitch down - realizing you're already lower than you "should" be - but of course you can avoid over-revving with the throttle. I'm surprised you need more, though - that's a big engine for a small boat. I've run all kinds of combinations of 190's and with the V8 EFI, it's a rocket out of the hole.

If you really want to make a big difference, go a different direction (without changing your prop). Install a set of Smart Tabs. It might be difficult given the transom shape on your boat - but talk to them about it. It will be a night and day difference.

You're using full down trim for the hole shot, right?

 

[muzbomb]

Yes correct full down trim for hole shot. I have been trying to get some knowledge on props as I don’t really get the whole pitch stuff. Just to me my 5 blade the blades look small compare to my 3 blade aluminum has much bigger blades. Kind of thinking my 5 blade the diameter is to small and it is not cupping enough water. Not sure my thoughts