What's the Right Prop
People always ask us for advice with selecting the "best" propeller for their boat. I wish there was a straight forward easy answer, but selecting the right prop can be more of an art than an exact science. The "best" prop for your boat is really dependent on how you plan to use the boat – do you need high end speed, low end torque for towing, better bight in rough sea conditions? For most of us, having the correct prop will deliver better gas mileage, high end speed, and improved cruising speed (staying on a plane at lower RPM).
So – how do you get the right prop and what's the right prop for you? Take a read of the two postings "Round and Round – Props 101" and "Selecting the Proper Prop - Props 102" from 2006 to learn more about Props. I was going to write a new post, but I think these do the trick. Let me know if you have any questions and stay tuned for more posts on how to select and then test your prop.
