31' Fountain Center Console

[tashmoo1]

Just repowered a 31' Fountain with a bracket (1988) with 2 - 225 hp Merc. Optimax engines (2003) and are trying to determine what will be the best props for this boat. Any help would be appreciated.

[VeroWing]

Just repowered a 31' Fountain with a bracket (1988) with 2 - 225 hp Merc. Optimax engines (2003) and are trying to determine what will be the best props for this boat. Any help would be appreciated.

Choosing correct prop sometimes is trial and error. First you need to find the top recommended operating rpms for your engines. You'll want your boat, when at full throttle, to be at this limit. Not lower, not higher.

To actually find that "correct" prop for your boat, many go to their local marina or marine parts store and seek recommendations. If you are friendly with some suppliers, they will let you trial a few different props, knowing you are eventually going to purchase from them. You should be able to contact Mercury with all your hull info (weight, length, etc.), and ask their recommendation for prop dimensions.

[mhg]

Also check out www.propgods.com

they have a lot of info on there site

If in there area they have a good deal for testing differant props

Mike

[wiley]

Yes, contact Ken at PropGods. You get VIP service when you mention ReelBoating!