jpatter123
Well-known member
Well after a long weekend of about 30 hours behind the welder my new Dback is just about ready for powder coating. I was considering sticking with the prop I had but when moving the motor over from my sled I noticed the prop has really delamenated so I figured its time to get a new prop. I am swinging a 66 36 right now and was thinking of going to a 68 34. I think I was hitting about 2800 RPMs at WOT with the 66 36. You all know I am new to this stuff and I don't want to sink 700 bucks into the wrong prop.
The motor is a 160 ho O-320 it was on a 10 x 6 sled and is now on a 12 x 7.5 D-back. Top speed is not my main concern ,keeping my butt in the seat and not out pushing is much more important and swapping the motor for a O-540 or even a small block is not an option. My bank account is about bone dry :lol:
I have considered running this prop for a few trips to get a better idea but I just don't want to risk putting a hole in my brand new boat. Appreciate any insight ,ideas or opinions.
The motor is a 160 ho O-320 it was on a 10 x 6 sled and is now on a 12 x 7.5 D-back. Top speed is not my main concern ,keeping my butt in the seat and not out pushing is much more important and swapping the motor for a O-540 or even a small block is not an option. My bank account is about bone dry :lol:
I have considered running this prop for a few trips to get a better idea but I just don't want to risk putting a hole in my brand new boat. Appreciate any insight ,ideas or opinions.