After January 2004 all work on SkiffAmerica is listed under Projects.
Prop replacement
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My engine came with a 12 1/4 by 9 pitch three blade prop. It was made for heavy
loads and high thrust. My top speed with the prop was 18.1 @ 5800 RPMs. I
replaced it with a five position four blade adjustable pitch prop.
I tried the 18 pitch and only got to 4000 RPMs and 16.3 MPH. Set to 14 pitch and got 4600 RPMs @15.9 MPH. Set to the 12 pitch my top speed is 19.2 @5100 RPMs. My boat is really loaded for crusing with 10 gallons of water, sleeping gear, cooking gear, tools and 13 gallons of fuel.
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The blades can be changed if broken. The prop was about $139.00 at West
Marine.
Replacement blades are $18.00 |
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ProPulse is the brand name.
My FT25B High Thrust Yamaha take the model 6902 propeller This prop is completely made of some kind of plastic, so I don't know if it will hold up but I will know in a few months. The prop has over two hundred miles on it and is still OK as of 7/19/04 12/27/04 The prop has over 2000 miles of use and I still have not broken a blade. I did run up on a sandbar on the Columbia River but no prop damage. |
Completed the Ladder on 5/20/04 12 hours to build
Finished the curtains and mounts on 7 /2/04 14 hours to build
Decided to build a vented cover for the gas tank. It also make a great seat. 11/20/04. It is held in place by cleats and bungee cord. 23 hours to build
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