Looking for a SS prop

[Philyteach]

This is not a dig at Boatfix. This is not a dig at Boatfix.

I went to my favorite online store to see what kind of SS props they have. The vast majority turned out, by my search, to be "Turning Point" props. There were several kinds listed, the "Patriot", the "Express" and the "Voyager" all were in sizes that I thought sounded reasonable. So I headed on over to www.turningpointpropellers.com hoping that they would have information on their props so I could make an informed decision on what to buy from Boatfix.

OMG let the follies begin. If you use the prop selector on the homepage it gives you VERY different choices than the prop selector on any other pages. No where that I can find does it tell me the differences in the prop lines. I thought maybe on was their 3 blade and the other 4, but thats not it. The prices are very similar for all 3 on Boatfix.

How the heck do I figure this out?

And in case you missed the first line, this isn't Boatfix's fault. They just sell it. Turningpoint themselves are giving the bad or non existent information.

 

[Bill D.]

FWIW--
PhilyT,
Buy a prop, for a outboard, over the net would not be a start point for me. Having run many different hulls with many different props I don't know how you would pick the best one for your needs. Without testing each you can not determine what pitch, cup, etc. will give you your absolute best results. Yes, you can buy ones that work and do the job, but you might be leaving some hole shot, speed, and economy, on the table. At the cost of SS props I want all I can get. I suggest find a prop shop or dealers that will allow you to test different props before buying..... Of course if you damage one it's yours.

Example: I had a OMC 90 on a small bassboat & the same engine on a BW Montauk 17. In both cases the OMC stainless steel teflon coated SST2's gave better performance (speed, hole shot, lowest plane speed) than the OMC polished stainless steel Raker. (both boats had jack plates and of course power trim and tilt)

Example:
I'm running a similar type boat to yours today. It's a BW 21' Conquest cuddy with a Evinrude 250. After much testing I found the Bombardier 4 blade polished SS offshore prop (I forget what the call them these days) out preformed the 3 blade and stays hookedup better in rough seas. This boat also has jack plate & PT&T.

 

[Philyteach]

ok, granting that its not the best way to get props, in Philly prop shop is usually synonymous with west marine. definately worse than my method. I'm of the opinion that their prop selector should at least be consistent.