Which Stainless Prop

[mjukich]

I ran a 2003 Lund Mr Pike with a Johnny 140 hp 4 stroke all season last year and played with a few different aluminum props. I am ready for a stainless and trying to figure out which pitch. The motor is rated for 6000 rpm and a 19 gives me 6000. A 21 gives me about 5800. The motor is a low as it can go and I still get quite a bit of cavitation. The Raker comes in even pitches and I am considering an 18 or 20. I have heard and read that stainless turns faster in spite of the cupping which I hope eliminates some of the cavitation. Thanks for your input.

[muskyxx]

I run a 14x20 SS Suzuki prop on my 618 ranger 46.5(GPS)@6200RPMS

[Steve J]

You might want to give the Viper a try. You won't hear much about it on this page, as it is not a performance prop like the Raker. I have one on my 150 Ficht on a 18 ft glass boat. I had an opportunity to try a the Viper, Raker along with a couple of less common ss props. I got the best hole shot and the highest top end with the Viper.

[T-Mac]

If you go with the Raker go with the 20. With the Raker, you can raise you engine a couple holes and still stay hooked up better than with an aluminum prop with the engine mounted all the way down.
(Remember...hit plane first...then trim).