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voyager638

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I have a c-dory cruiser 25. My engine is a Yamaha four-stroke, just one engine. I am thinking of getting a second prop. I thought I would check to see if anyone has recommendations as to size and pitch that has worked well.
 
Several pieces of information are necessary: HP of engine. Pitch and diameter of current prop Material of current prop. Where you are gong to be running? Sea Level, Powell or Yellowstone--all require different props.

How is the boat loaded--light day trips--or heavy for a month's trip? ?

How does the current prop perform? WOT RpM and speed.

Do you want stainless or aluminum (forget composite)
 
05/19/16 Skipper-
While many 'on-line' and 'brick and mortar' marine supply sources sell props, I've found that a reliable and competitive source for excellent prop advice is:
Henry H. Smith and Co, 1880 Fruit Rd., Algonac, Michigan 48001, 1-800-338-8900. They are recommended by West Maine for prop reconditioning, repairs, prop advice, prop use guidelines, specs, etc. They have a 100% Customer Satisfaction Guarantee, etc, and ship anywhere in the US. They have been in business for over 100yrs in the Great Lakes area.
I found myself getting easily confused as to the "physics" of props and reconditioning by the retailers and got quickly 'educated' by the folks at Smith's!

For 'what it's worth'...

John Roark
2008 CD-16C w/2007 Honda BF50A Four Stroke
R&R
Potomac River, VA
 
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