I just dinged my prop!!
Need a replacement so thinking now is the time to get something better.
I have a 2019 Yamaha 50 Old prop was 13 1/2 X 15K
Aluminum
Max rpm 5000 = 30 mph
My 16 Angler maxes out at 24 mph with me, the wife, and an ice chest, at low elevation. About 5200 rpm, but I don't remember the specs of the prop. I actually had the pitch reduced by a prop shop shortly after I got the boat.
received a new Solas prop 13 1/2" X 15
Now highest rpm is 4400 and top speed is 24mph
This is exactly the same size as the original Yamaha. I lost 600 RPM and 6 MPH?
Solas is sending me a 14" X 11 pitch. Will this get me in the right direction.
I noticed the blade shape of the Aluminum Yamaha is slightly different that the blade of the Aluminum Yamaha. Went with the Solas as I thought that might be a upgrade.
4400 rpm is taxing the motor. It needs to be able to turn the 5200 or so rpm, even if you do not run it there. Perhaps the new prop you have on order will do it. Hopefully it will not allow too high revs