Prop Advice

[Dave R]

Originally Posted by Shreddy

Your post a few up was the advice I was originally looking for (could a change from aluminum to SST help). I know my outdrive was not setup the same as the Volvo my brother in law has. Yes, I mistakenly said steel when I meant aluminum. I have a painted aluminum three blade and know that could be better situated with a stainless steel prop due to less flex.

I don't really care that much about top speed, I just dislike that when I get the boat going say 30+ I feel like she's working pretty hard. Boat really doesn't have issue planing out, even with the number of people I throw in there, but would be nice to have a bit more.

Yes - old school OMC. Kept it great shape. Overall the boat is a strong 8, low 9 overall on interior and exterior. The biggest benefit is that it still rides like a dream and hands wakes and chop better than most bigger boats. Like I said originally, the model year I have is apparently the largest they made the 220 horizon for some reason. Was told this by Melvin Village way back when looking to upgrade my trailer.

Engine hours are actually around 500ish. The boat was purchased about 8-10 years ago from and older couple in their 70s that didn't use it much and putted around here and there. They were family friends.

I figure $4-500 on a prop would be enough of a "face lift" to hold off on a new rig for another year or two. Unfortunately, I'm itching for the H260 or a 24-27' er.

A 1994 OMC drive is likely a Cobra SX. Those are the same as the Volvo Penta SX of the same vintage and parts are and will continue to be readily available. If you like the boat, it's in great shape, and it runs great, a new prop may make you love the boat and save you a lot of money.

[Shreddy]

Originally Posted by Dave R

A 1994 OMC drive is likely a Cobra SX. Those are the same as the Volvo Penta SX of the same vintage and parts are and will continue to be readily available. If you like the boat, it's in great shape, and it runs great, a new prop may make you love the boat and save you a lot of money.

Thanks - that's what I'm thinking. Would love to invest in something newer, but this boat is in great shape, very spacious (fits 10 comfortably) and handles chop and wakes extremely well, especially with the trim tabs.

[Dave R]

Originally Posted by Shreddy

Thanks - that's what I'm thinking. Would love to invest in something newer, but this boat is in great shape, very spacious (fits 10 comfortably) and handles chop and wakes extremely well, especially with the trim tabs.

Ever try putting the tabs all the way down and throttling up in chop? In typical Winni chop, my boat loves the drive trim up, trim tabs all the way down, and throttle set for a 30-35 MPH cruise. It slices through the waves better at that speed than it does at 20-25.