wadebmadden
New Member
OK I need to determine if I am running the right prop. I know that I need to see what the WOT is. I dont have the manuals for the boat, (1977 cant download from sea ray) heres what I know.
235 OMC (I am told its a 351 Windsor) with a Holley 4-barrel
OMC Stringer outdrive.
I normally run with 10-30 gallons of fuel, no water and 1-4 adults.
I havnt had it above 4000 rpms, just out of respect for the 30 year old engine, however, at 4k, messing with all the trim selections, the best I could do was 22kts. I normally run closer to 3500rpms which gives me 17(ish) kts. This is according to the GPS.
the current prop is an alum. 14x16.
So I guess the question is, what should I see for a WOT.
AND,,,, Should I leave well enough alone and not further abuse the old engine. Honestly, I dont really feel the need to GIVE ME a reason to repower right now.
On a side note, I jacked up a prop loading passengers at a ramp with no dock. When I pulled out the backup (also alum 14x16) the boat slowed down a few kts but got up on plane a little better,,,,thoughts? Stiffer prop maybe?
235 OMC (I am told its a 351 Windsor) with a Holley 4-barrel
OMC Stringer outdrive.
I normally run with 10-30 gallons of fuel, no water and 1-4 adults.
I havnt had it above 4000 rpms, just out of respect for the 30 year old engine, however, at 4k, messing with all the trim selections, the best I could do was 22kts. I normally run closer to 3500rpms which gives me 17(ish) kts. This is according to the GPS.
the current prop is an alum. 14x16.
So I guess the question is, what should I see for a WOT.
AND,,,, Should I leave well enough alone and not further abuse the old engine. Honestly, I dont really feel the need to GIVE ME a reason to repower right now.
On a side note, I jacked up a prop loading passengers at a ramp with no dock. When I pulled out the backup (also alum 14x16) the boat slowed down a few kts but got up on plane a little better,,,,thoughts? Stiffer prop maybe?
