Re-pitching Prop

[JamesE]

First off, does anyone know what the stock prop was on an 89' Martinique? I don't have the boat right now to check. I think it is a 14 x 16 but I am not sure. Well I have the stock prop as a spare but it has a ding in it so I think I will have it reconditioned. Does anyone know if it is possible to change the pitch of the prop? I know you can do it on I/O propellers but I'm not sure about inboard propellers. If it is possible I think I will get the pitch reduced at the same time I get it reconditioned. I want to reduce the pitch for running some weight for wakeboarding. What pitch would you guys recommend for a prop for wakeboarding of this diameter (I think 14" but I'm not sure)? I want a prop that will pull well but not rev like crazy. Thanks, James

[wakejunky]

RE: Re-pitching Prop

I've done a re-pitch but, when I had it done the repair shop wouldn't guarantee anything on it. I use it only in emergency situations since I now carry two extra props.

Chris

[bchesley]

RE: Re-pitching Prop

I had a acme 208 repitched like a 542 and it worked great. I had boughman marine do it in Houston. I think that is the correct spelling but you should be able to find it via google.

[JamesE]

RE: Re-pitching Prop

Thanks, I think I will try getting it repitched. I did a little research and it seems like I would be able to pitch it down up to 2 inches. I think that would make the prop a 14 x14. Would this be a good pitch for the 1.23 to 1 transmission or would it be too low? This would be a prop mainly for wakeboarding but there may be times when I want to go wakeboarding and skiing or cruising and I don't want to have to switch props.

[bobchris]

RE: Re-pitching Prop

you going to gain almost a 1000 rpm by doing that on the top end. Not really worth it and not needed at all, you don't need to add hardly any weight to get a good wake on the hull you have so adding more isn't going to make it better, your speed will have more of an effect than the weight will.

[Mikeski]

RE: Re-pitching Prop

I had my Acme cnc prop repitched resulting in a destroyed prop. It was a good prop shop but I am a very picky guy when it comes to props. I ran smooth but it was noisy. Ran the re-pitched prop one weekend.

On an 89 Martinique you could probably get away with a repitched non-cnc prop. I had previous success before CNC props existed.

[JamesE]

RE: Re-pitching Prop

Thanks for the replies. I think I will give getting the prop repitched a shot. I will probably just have a local shop do it so that I don't have to ship it. I decided I will probably just go down about an inch in pitch. This way I'll get a slightly better holeshot and I can still use the prop for cruising and skiing. If I don't like the prop then I will just continue using it as a spare. James