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I have just refurbished a 1970 16 foot Montauk and are repowering with a 2014 E-Tec 90. Would very much appreciate suggestions for props. I am leaning towards the BRP SSP TBX although pitch and diameter is open to suggestion as are suggestions for other brands or types.
I don't know much about the prop you mention, but Evinrude's website seems to indicate that it is for 25" shaft V motors and heavier boats, not the in-line version of the 90. I would think the standard SSP in 15" pitch would be the place to look, or something like a Stiletto Advantage, same pitch. But, as someone will point out, each boat is different and you will only know for sure once you try the prop on your setup.
I have a 1970 16-foot custom Whaler powered by a 2006 90 HP Evinrude E-Tec. This spring I mounted the motor at its highest setting and installed a 13-1/4" x 15" Stiletto Advantage I propeller. I am pleased with the performance.
I'll second the recommendation of the 13-1/4" X 15 Stiletto Advantage propeller. I have this propeller on a 1989 Montauk 17 with a 90HP E-Tec. Excellent all around performance.
I have the pre-smirk hull, same as you. It's lighter and possibly faster. I spin the 17" Stiletto Advantage and have hit 45.3 MPH at 5300 rpm mounted all the way up. I believe I would over speed with a 15" Stiletto and you may as well. Are you bottom painted?
Thank you all for the feedback, much appreciated. Chris, my bottom is not painted specifically although I just completed a sanding, repair, re-sanding and painting with Awlgrip of the entire boat (two coats Awlgrip primer and 1 finish coat)
