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My sister-in-law purchased an Outrage 18 over the winter. It performs reasonably well with the current prop, which appears to be a generic aluminum - turns right up to the 6K redline. I don't have a speed measurement, but it's starting to chine walk at WOT so I'm guessing high 40s. However, it just feels to me that the prop isn't gripping very well - seems to ventilate a bit on initial accelleration, and in some turns. So I'm advising her to get a decent SS prop, but I need some help on size.

The existing prop looks like a generic black aluminum, and it's in decent shape. I didn't see any markings on it anywhere, and it doesn't seem to have much cup. From using a prop calculator, with RPM = 6K, gear ratio 2.14:1, a guess at 8% slip, and a guess at 47 MPH, I come up with 19-pitch. Can anyone confirm this from a similar boat / motor?

If it's a 19, I'm thinking to go to a 17-pitch in a Stiletto Advantage II, but with the motor's wide range of allowable WOT RPM, might consider going with the 19-pitch and bringing the WOT RPM down a bit. Again, if someone has specific experience with this combination of boat and motor I'd appreciate hearing about it.

I also forgot to check where the motor is mounted so advice on that would also be appreciated. Thanks!

Tim

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I recommend the 14-1/4" x 19" Stiletto Advantage 4.75 with a DE-507 hub kit (or square bore hub kit of your choice.)

The motor should be at least two holes up if not three.

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I have a 1986 18' Ooutrage with a 2007 Mercury 150. This boat is new to me and I have just recently got her wet. A few salmon trips now but no WOT as the seas have not been accomodating. So far I had a 19 pitch on with resluts of low RPM's. I went to a 17 pitch and now get in the 5750 to 6000 range. Please remember I have not been able to fully run it up because of the seas (fully trimmed in motor) but so far it looks like a 19 pitch is too much. I will be looking for a SST prop and not sure myslef how much of an effect I should expect to see going form an aluminum prop to a good SST.

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Saying ...I run a 17" or 19" means absolutely nothing if we don't know what brand and model of 17 pitch propeller" you are talking about.

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Well, not quite nothing but you always have to consider the particular prop not just its pitch and diameter. You tell us you have an aluminum prop an I think we can stop right there; that propeller is not good enough.

salmonboy -- We are discussing an Outrage 18 with a Honda BF150. You have a Mercury 150. Those two motors have different RPM ranges, and different gear ratios so it *might* be they need different propellers. Let's explore the possibilities for your boat in a new thread you start while we continue to discuss Tim's boat here. I have some solid advice for you I will share in your new thread.

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Thanks Tom - I think that's what I am going to recommend to her. It's fun spending someone else's money!

Tim

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The same propeller is available as the Honda Turbo, Honda part # 58233-ZY3-A19H. It has a $604.14 list price

The Advantage can be had for $250 delivered with the hub kit.

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Thanks Tom - I will convey that price to the chancellor of the exchequer. She may not be interested in pulling the trigger until the fall, but I'll let you know.

Tim

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Tom, my SIL would like to go for it - can you please send me your mail address so I can send a check? PM or address in profile is fine. Thanks!

Tim

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My email address is listed in my profile. Click on my user name and that page will come up.

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Thanks Tom - mail sent! I also checked her mounting height - it's slammed all the way down now, so I think we'll try coming up two holes with the new prop.

Tim