Boat/Motor/Prop/Work thread(maybe should have its own index)

POPTART · 360 flip Joined: 24 Jul 2007 Posts: 7621

i have a question for my dudes with Johnboats

can you tell me the prop pitch you are using?

lakeskater · Faceplant Joined: 25 Aug 2012 Posts: 23 City: Tampa

Since no one else replied, I'll add my two cents for what it's worth. If your having a hard time pulling someone up you need to use a lower pitch, but you will sacrifice top end speed and your engine will run at higher rpms. (you probably knew that already)

A forum section dedicated to boats, PWCs, engines, ect. would be a welcome addition here.

POPTART · 360 flip Joined: 24 Jul 2007 Posts: 7621

I was hoping for a little more specific answer from anyone with a john boat
On what size HP and what size and pitch prop

POPTART · 360 flip Joined: 24 Jul 2007 Posts: 7621

I was hoping for a little more specific answer from anyone with a john boat
On what size HP and what size and pitch prop

ArcticSkate'n · Pop Shuvit Joined: 13 Aug 2012 Posts: 144 City: Maitland

Ive seen between a 10-12 pitch prop for whats that worth.

fastgreens · Kickflip Joined: 29 Dec 2007 Posts: 3563 City: baytown

i believe i have a 12 on my 90hp

electricsnow · cassette Joined: 14 Sep 2003 Posts: 10751 City: Jefferton

I can add that forum section if you feel it will be valuable. What do you want it called?

ArcticSkate'n · Pop Shuvit Joined: 13 Aug 2012 Posts: 144 City: Maitland

Maybe call it..... Performance (on the water) - Boat/Motor/Props/Maintenance/etc..

Somewhere to start at least

likwidfolife · Pop Shuvit Joined: 30 Apr 2009 Posts: 228 City: DFW

I had a 33hp Hp short shaft evinrude with a 12 pitch prop and it would barely plane out when pulling someone. I also did not have the front of the boat weighted down which I heard makes the world of difference.

If you read on the "lemonscraft" thread you will find some info about prop pitch and getting a john dialed up to ride behind. From I have read Sam Collet is pretty informative on this topic.

What size Motor are you using?

Mr. Gnarman has 25hp 4 stroke yamaha from what i have seen on fb and in some of the bayou footage.

The 33 Evinrude I have might have some other underlying issues as to why it wont pull that well that I am unaware of.

If you still shopping around for one I would suggest getting atleast a 40hp so there is no doubt that it has enough power to pull someone.

My Buddy Bodhi has a 40hp outboard on his 16ft semi-v hull with a monster tower. Its a super sick setup that is so much fun to ride behind. His prop is a 12 pitch.

On my 33 I found an adjustable pitch prop and dropped it down to 10 and it definitely made have more low end torque but it still didn't do the trick. I would think with a smaller motor something like an 11 pitch would be good, just an assumption tho from some of my trial and error.

I would really keep in mind that it is crucial that the front of the boat is weighted to down to help it get on plane. So when you test it either have 3 people or get a small fat sac or something to weight the front.