60 ETEC prop question

[Lou Radwan]

Hi,

I have a 15 pitch 13.5 dia aluminum prop on my 60 ETEC. It works fine with 2 people in our 16.5 Navigator boat, but when we go to 3 people, it has a hard time getting the boat on plane (heavy boat). Bought a 13 pitch 13.75 dia aluminum and getting on plane now takes like 2 seconds, but I lost 5 mph, from 29 to 24. I am trying to find an intermediate prop (like 14 pitch 13.5 dia), but I have not found anything. Can anyone suggest a prop that might have a better hole shot than the 15/13.5 and better top end than the 13/13.75? Maybe stainless or four blade? I have never used ss or 4 blade and do not know what the performance differences will be.

Thanks,
Lou

[Lou Radwan]

Can anyone suggest a marina/store where I can ask this question?

Thanks,
Lou

[Elton Smith]

You may be better served by asking that ? to the prop manufacter.They are supposed to know the torc values.

[Lou Radwan]

Originally posted by Elton Smith View Post

You may be better served by asking that ? to the prop manufacter.They are supposed to know the torc values.

Thanks for the reply.