Rampante 0 Report post Posted November 21, 2014 I have a 2014 214SS with VolvoPenta 270hp and SX drive, and the original aluminium propeller. What would be the recommended standard stainless steel propeller for my setup? I'm not into hunting top speed or anything specific - I just want a little bit more grip, and maybe another knot at top... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flathead 0 Report post Posted December 2, 2014 I still have that new member smell, but certainly not new to boating. There are prop calculators online to help with your decision. I think that a three blade 17 or 19 is prob what a guy would want to look into. Either way your prob going to notice a big improvement going with stainless over the alum prop. I liken it to running on a flat tire or not. I think if you go to a prop shop they will let you try them out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rip5 0 Report post Posted December 9, 2014 Hard to find many, if any prop shops that let you try out props. Liability for them. Also, I suspect there are not as many prop shops to choose from in Sweden. Really need to know what prop size and pitch you are currently running. I would think a 17 or 19p would be a bad choice for your boat. Michigan Wheel Ballistic 14-3/8 x 21p is the SS prop I run. Fantastic propeller. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rampante 0 Report post Posted December 18, 2014 I have the standard aluminium one that comes with the SX-drive (together with the 270hp VolvoPenta). I believe my prop is 21 pitch today. So I guess either a standard SS 21p is one option. Or 4 or even 5 blade SS props. But what should the pitch be on those, and what difference should I expect in handling/speed/ etc? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flathead 0 Report post Posted January 8, 2015 I know what your up against here. Props are pretty expensive, and they are the most important performance decision you can make for your boat. Its always nice to get plenty of input before you make your decision. I have ran 4 blade props in the past on outboard applications. If I remember correctly they grip hard out of the hole. I don't remember them costing much top end speed but from what I'm reading they can slow you down 2 or 3 mph. I've never been big on top end speed. Around here the fast fishing boats can easily go 70 to 80 mph. Racing bowrides is like two bald guys fighting over a hair comb..... who cares:) (Mike Myers). I came up with the pitch numbers by simply plugging your boat specs into the prop calculators which I just did again and got the same result. But if your running a 21 pitch now I'd say Rip5 is right. A 21ss is going to be better on both ends. And yes If you buy a prop at a respectable prop shop they will let you bring it back and try another. Sorry if you don't have any prop shops available to you. Never been to Sweden. Damned sure never shopped for props in Sweden. But I'm a big fan of the bikini team! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rampante 0 Report post Posted November 13, 2015 I just got hold of a used SS21p for SX on Ebay... Looking forward to spring so I can test it out and compare! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites