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Ericpg



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PostPosted: Mon Jun 06, 2011 7:59 pm    Post subject: CD19 prop Question Reply with quote

Hi I have a 19' CD with a 2004 Suzuki DF70 outboard. It has a 13 1/4x 17 aluminum prop. I am only able to get 21mph in calm water at wot getting 4100 rpm. The motor seems to be mounted at the proper height. I have tried various trim settings with the engine and tabs. I read through the forum and think I need a 13 1/4 x 13. Just wanted to see what props others are using with this boat and engine combo. Or what prop your using with a 70hp motor.
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nordicstallion



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PostPosted: Mon Jun 06, 2011 8:53 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I dont have the particulars but with a 13 1/2 x 15 on a df70 im doing much better than that. I have never run at wot but I recall get higher rpms & speed. If the water flattens out up here I will try it out & let you know vern C-Dog
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Les Lampman
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PostPosted: Tue Jun 07, 2011 1:05 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I beleive if you go to a 13" prop you're likely to hit the rev limiter.

The DF70 has a very deep 2.42:1 gear ratio (think like a 4.11 rear end ratio in a truck) and with a flat prop like a 13" pitch I really think you're going to over-rev.

We usually use a 15" pitch prop on a Honda 75 which has a 2.33:1 ratio. Yes the Honda has a bit more horsepower (maybe) but it's also heavier and the Suzuki has a lot more mechanical advantage in swinging the prop and it's a smaller diameter.

I hope others with a DF70 chime in here but I'd be reluctant to try the 13" prop unless you can swap it after you try it.

Les

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PostPosted: Tue Jun 07, 2011 2:30 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Ericpq,

When we bought C-Dancer, our 2005 22' Cruiser, we originally had a brand new Suzuki 70hp installed. Loved the fuel injected Suzi but we had a 15" pitch prop installed and we were definitely lugging, experiencing what you are now. Being new and waiting for the factory to send us a new prop, we were underpropped all of that first summer. Finally put a 13" pitch prop on the Suzi 70hp and the engine worked great, finally operating at the correct RPM's, It finally felt like a new motor should have felt. Alas, we moved up to the beefier Suzuki DF90 after the first season and haven't looked back. Knowing what I know now, I'm sure the DF70 would have been a great motor as well.

So to answer your questions, the 13 1/4 x 13 worked great on our 22' Cruiser. I don't know what effect it will have on your 19' Angler. Maybe you can go to a prop dealer who will let you use both the 15" and 13" pitched props for comparison?

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Les Lampman
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PostPosted: Tue Jun 07, 2011 6:41 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I agree with Pete on C-Dancer. On a 22' the 13" pitch prop should work nicely but there's a lot of weight difference between the CD19 and a loaded CD22. Still the 13" prop might be the ticket which is really why you need to find a place that will let you try the 13 and 15 a figure out which is best.

Les
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Ericpg



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PostPosted: Tue Jun 07, 2011 7:47 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thank you for the quick responses. I have a Solas 3 blade 13 3/4 x 13 on order. Will be heading to the lake for some calm water. If that doesn't work out I will order a 15 pitch.
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ghone



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PostPosted: Tue Jun 07, 2011 8:16 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

i had a 15 inch pitch on my Yamaha 75 on my 19. I never got up to the wot numbers I should have even when empty. I think the smaller prop you're getting will be good. George
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PostPosted: Wed Jun 08, 2011 6:05 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Theoretically the 5 " pitch difference should give you 1000 RPMs which is still in the lower part of the recommended ranger for that Suzuki . I think redline on that one [Suz. 70] is 5800 RPM . Ill bet on the 13" pitch !
I think engines are happier in the top 1/3 of the recommended RPM range .
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Ericpg



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PostPosted: Sat Jun 11, 2011 5:54 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Finally got out to the lake with my new 13 pitch prop lightly loaded I am now getting max 6k rpm at 27.8mph. Looks like I will be trying the 15 pitch next. After I ordered this prop a solas, I found a local company Piranha prop which sells a neat looking composite propeller with interchangeable blades. So I might go that route. I will post the results.
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PostPosted: Sat Jun 11, 2011 6:34 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Most folks are disappointed with composite props . They break blades for no apparent reason and generally perform poorly compared to aluminum . 27.8 MPH lightly loaded with that prop sounds pretty good to me !
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PostPosted: Sat Jun 11, 2011 7:44 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

The composite is fine for a back up--but it has a lot of flex. You may want a 13 with more cup which will give a bit more speed and keep from hitting the rev limiter. I'll bet that the 15 will not get up to the 5800 you would like to see. There is a real art and science in getting the correct prop. Working with someone who will let you try several props is a real advantage.
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PostPosted: Sat Jun 11, 2011 11:50 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Good points on the composite prop there is a lot of seaweed around here. I am going to leave the 13 on and run out in the ocean with a load of fuel and gear to see if I like it. Most of the time it is way to rough to get much past 13-15mph. With this prop that's around 4400 rpm. C-Dog what is your cruising rpm with that 15?
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PostPosted: Sun Jun 12, 2011 5:20 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Now youve done it. Now im not too happy with my prop either. Went out today & put the pedal to the metal & the best rpm I could get was 4900 & the recomended operating rpm is 5200 to 5800. I usually cruise at about 3800 to 4000. Ill be waiting to see what you decide on for a prop. Vern / C-Dog
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PostPosted: Fri Jun 17, 2011 12:41 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Ah! Now you've both done it! Smile

So Ericpg is getting to 6,000 (and the rev limiter?) with a 13" prop and nordicstallion is getting to 4900 with a 15" prop. Both CD19's and both DF70s.

There's too much difference there to be prop alone so sounds to me like there's either a fair amount of weight difference or the boats are being trimmed differently.

Honestly, it sounds like NS could use a 13" prop and Ericpg a 15" prop. Smile How much is shipping? Wink
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PostPosted: Sat Jun 18, 2011 1:32 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

yah you are right. Ericpg informed me that he was running with 18 gallons of gas where I was running with 48 gallons, salmon gear, bottom fishing gear, crab davit and power block and 80 to 85 lb deep cycle battery in the v birth, 9.9 high thrust kicker, 50-60 lbs misc. gear, two people. I guess I indeed need a 13" prop to use when the boat is heavily loaded. As I recall, the boat performed well with the 15" prop with far less weight aboard. Vern/C-Dog
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