Bow lift

[dkmitch5]

I'm looking for more bow lift on my older Lund Pro V 1890. It currently has a Yamaha Vmax 150 hp with a 14 x 19 alumium prop. Would going to a stainless or 4 blade prop increase bow lift. The boat runs at max rpms with the 14 x 19 prop and seems o dive into the waves a bit. I have moved all that I can to the back and try to leave the front livewell empty. Any advice would be appreciated.

[propmann]

I'm looking for more bow lift on my older Lund Pro V 1890. It currently has a Yamaha Vmax 150 hp with a 14 x 19 alumium prop. Would going to a stainless or 4 blade prop increase bow lift. The boat runs at max rpms with the 14 x 19 prop and seems o dive into the waves a bit. I have moved all that I can to the back and try to leave the front livewell empty. Any advice would be appreciated.

The orginal yamaha prop that you have on now is a sternlifting prop. You could go with a 3 blade stainless and you will get bowlift. What brand? Look for a prop that has lots of rake and cupping, that will give you the best bowlift and should be able to gain some speed also.

[dkmitch5]

Thanks Propmann. Do you have a certain prop in mind that you think would solve the problem.
I'm not sure that I would go stainless, my props seem to get chewed up. I would be afraid of damage to the lower unit with stainless. But then again I've never ran a stainless and no nothing about them.

[Dave C]

Yamaha has some new AL props that are maked EL, (I think) that has slightly more cupping. Especially made for deep V boats. You will have to check on your motor, pitch, etc. I am sure Propman will have some good recommendations too.

[REW]

DK,
The thing that will help you more than anything is to put a 10 inch setback hydralic jackplate on your boat.

By moving 400 lbs of motor 10 inches further back, you will really help to lighten the bow of the boat.

Then, with the ability to lift the motor at will for optimum settings, you will be able to get all of the bow lift you need with essentially no issues.

Many boat designs have a design which has been optimized for the very best hole shot - i.e. having the bow stay low during hole shot. As a result, the design may favor the hole shot at the expense of bow lift.

Give it a try, I think you will like it.

CAUTION -
Before adding a jackplate of any sort to any boat - brand or manufacture - be sure to check with the boat manufacturer to be sure that the boat and transom design will function all right with the jack plate.
Any time that a weight is moved back off the transom, the stressess on the transom are increased. You just want to be sure that the transom and its design, as well as boat bracing brackets are up to the stress that a jack plate brings to the boat.

Take care
REW

[REW]

Do a test one day on your boat.
Take EVERYTHING out of your boat, except a few gallons of gas and your self, and a single starting batter.

i.e. EVERYTHING. Trolling motor, trolling motor batteries, tackle, tools everything.

Then, just you and your life jacket take your boat out for a ride.

Document your boats performance with each and every prop that you own for the motor.

Then, sit down and compare the boats performance with the "normal" performance you have with your boat when it is carrying its normal "fishing" load - whether it is more folks, tackle, livewell water etc.

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If you do carry through with the experiement, you might do a further check and take each and every item that you normally carry in the boat - put it on a scale - record the weight and do a final weight summary.

Many folks who do this are completely suprised at the amount of weight that they add to their boat in terms of "necessary" things.
After doing this exercise, many of those folks find that they can eliminate many of these "necessary" items that they had routinely carry in their boat.

Folks often find that they have a thousand or 1500 lbs of "stuff" that is being carted around in their boat all of the time.

Think about the performance difference in a boat if the boat is being powered by the same motor and prop, but is 1500 lbs lighter!!

Take care
REW

[larrym]

Thanks Propmann. Do you have a certain prop in mind that you think would solve the problem.
I'm not sure that I would go stainless, my props seem to get chewed up. I would be afraid of damage to the lower unit with stainless. But then again I've never ran a stainless and no nothing about them.

There is a good chance your prop gets "chewed up" because it is alum. I ran an alum. for that same reason up until a few years ago. Found myself paying $60 to have it rebuilt each year or so. Finally went to SS and no more damage, The SS prop has more than paid for itself in rebuilds. As far a lower unite damage I think there is little risk of that but I know not all agree. I'd guess you's be very happy with the SS for both performance and durability......I know I am.

[dkmitch5]

Thanks for the suggestions. The local marine dealer has a boat show today. I will have to see what they will do in lending props. The water is still hard around here, but another week of above average temps we may see the ice off the lakes 2 to 3 weeks early then normal.

Stainless props i've allows been impreesed with. Was on Rainey River this past week in a 17' lund pro angler with a 75 hp Mercury 4 stroke, 3 guys and full gear. He had that boat up to 38 mph, gps, with a 4 blade SS prop. WOW I would not have believed it if I wasn't there.

Rew the idea of taking everthing out I will have to try this summer, but I think the jackplate will have to wait for the new boat in about 6 years. larrym your justification for SS prop is adding up, I rebuild about 1 every 2 years at $65 or higher. Propman would like to hear what prop you would suggest. DaveC I will ask about the AL and/or EL props when I go to the marine dealer today.

[turtle chain]

call John at 262 534 4440 He will know what you need good luck

[propmann]

Thanks for the suggestions. The local marine dealer has a boat show today. I will have to see what they will do in lending props. The water is still hard around here, but another week of above average temps we may see the ice off the lakes 2 to 3 weeks early then normal.

Stainless props i've allows been impreesed with. Was on Rainey River this past week in a 17' lund pro angler with a 75 hp Mercury 4 stroke, 3 guys and full gear. He had that boat up to 38 mph, gps, with a 4 blade SS prop. WOW I would not have believed it if I wasn't there.

Rew the idea of taking everthing out I will have to try this summer, but I think the jackplate will have to wait for the new boat in about 6 years. larrym your justification for SS prop is adding up, I rebuild about 1 every 2 years at $65 or higher. Propman would like to hear what prop you would suggest. DaveC I will ask about the AL and/or EL props when I go to the marine dealer today.

Depending on what kind of boating you do, just you or 3 to 4 people theirs different kinds of props that work better than others. The Mercury Tempest 19 pitch would be a great runner on your boat, but your going to lose about 400 rpms. We put alot of powertech on that type of combos with good luck, If you run heavy loads theirs a couple of 4 blades that run good also. If you want to come over to brainerd we have demo props availble, just a thought