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bcarli
Joined: 19 Jan 2005 Posts: 134
C-Dory Year: 2006
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Soulmate
Photos: Soulmate
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Posted: Mon Sep 03, 2012 12:27 am Post subject: what a difference a different prop makes on my Honda 135 |
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My c-dory 25 with a 135 honda came with a three bladed stainless 141/2 x 15 prop. I used that prop for a few years putting about 600 hours on it before trying a 151/2 by 13 aluminum three blade prop. I have put about 1400 hours on the new prop. Last week I hit a dead head and had to put the old stainless prop on and boy what a difference. The 151/2by 13 drives my boat SO much better. I get much better fuel economy, get much better boat speed at lower rpm's and get up on a plane easier and quicker with the aluminum prop. The difference between the two props was amazing. I carry a heavy load on board ( average 6 to 7 people) and that may influence my prop size. I'm wondering about going to a 16 by 13 as there is about a 1/16 of an inch clearance using the 16 x 13 prop....
Just my experience, thought I would share it
Bill. _________________ bill & chris carli
friday harbor. wa |
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thataway
Joined: 02 Nov 2003 Posts: 20808 City/Region: Pensacola
State or Province: FL
C-Dory Year: 2007
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: thataway
Photos: Thataway
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Posted: Tue Sep 04, 2012 9:48 pm Post subject: |
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From what you describe, you where getting more slippage with the 1&5" prop.
1 / 16" clearance is not enough-clearance ! The al prop flexes more, so there is more like 2.5" difference. On our 25 at Powell the best prop was an 11". Also check engine height. _________________ Bob Austin
Thataway
Thataway (Ex Seaweed) 2007 25 C Dory May 2018 to Oct. 2021
Thisaway 2006 22' CDory November 2011 to May 2018
Caracal 18 140 Suzuki 2007 to present
Thataway TomCat 255 150 Suzukis June 2006 thru August 2011
C Pelican; 1992, 22 Cruiser, 2002 thru 2006
Frequent Sea; 2003 C D 25, 2007 thru 2009
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