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whats a good prop and what pitch

Posted: Apr 26, 2010 1:24 am
by buddhaboy
I have a 1975 viper with a new 150 johnson two stroke and am doing a complete refit. I have not bought a prop,but am very open the suggestions. Thanks and how do i upload photos here? Image Image the old motor in these pics is for sale runs great new power head its a 91 yamaha v4 115hp make me a offer will ship. Thanks a viper lover

Re: whats a good prop and what pitch

Posted: Apr 26, 2010 4:53 am
by hydrostream76
i had a 26 pitch chopper on mine

Re: whats a good prop and what pitch

Posted: Apr 26, 2010 8:20 am
by buddhaboy
with a 150hp and do you no how many inch your prop was? thanks

Re: whats a good prop and what pitch

Posted: Apr 26, 2010 9:19 am
by Hippie459MN
Welcome. As for posting images it looks like you may have figured it out but here is a great how to - Posting Images

Re: whats a good prop and what pitch

Posted: Apr 26, 2010 9:19 pm
by 77viper
Watch ebay for a used 26 chopper, 27srx. They will be a great starting point but won't be your last prop. I have accumulated about 15 props for my streams and am always looking for another.

Re: whats a good prop and what pitch

Posted: Apr 27, 2010 6:06 am
by buddhaboy
How many inches? Or see they standardized

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Re: whats a good prop and what pitch

Posted: Apr 27, 2010 3:34 pm
by hydrostream76
anything 14" and up
you may have to remove the zinc anode fin just below the cavitation plate
my prop's up north at the lake,
i can't remember what's written on it

Re: whats a good prop and what pitch

Posted: Apr 28, 2010 2:45 pm
by buddhaboy
i have found a couple. the question is - 4 blade or three? thanks to all for your input so far!

Re: whats a good prop and what pitch

Posted: Apr 28, 2010 9:18 pm
by 77viper
I would go for a three blade, it's a light boat.