Thread subject: Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos :: 2000 outrage 18 prop

Posted by barrow1 on 10/04/13 - 6:58 PM
#1

We have a 2000 outrage 18 with 2005 Merc 150 EFI 2 stroke saltwater series.
Million dollar question. What is a good all purpose alum. prop for this boat.
Run in the Cape Cod area. Right now we have a 15 pitch at 5000 rpm.
Thank you

Posted by Joe Kriz on 10/04/13 - 7:25 PM
#2

15 pitch what?

What brand?

Posted by whalerman on 10/05/13 - 6:14 AM
#3

Are you sure the tach is reading correctly? AV plate visible at plane speed? More info on what prop you are using on your set up: dia./ pitch, style of prop.

Posted by barrow1 on 10/05/13 - 2:07 PM
#4

Sorry,
The prop is a Black Max. Diameter 15 1/4, Pitch 15 Half tank 45 gals
I'm not sure about the tach. How do you check?
Thank you

Posted by scrfasteddie on 10/05/13 - 2:18 PM
#5

With that hull and motor, 15 1/4 is a very large diameter. It would probably work a lot better with something in the low 14's for a diameter and about 16 or 17 pitch. No prop expert here, just had a few boats that size.