Reata 1850RS/Verado 150

[SGPopp]

I bought a Reata from the classifieds on this site and finally got to give it a bit of a run yesterday. Performance seems OK but not stellar. Holeshot is a little soft and top speed was about 43 or so. The motor is a 150 Verado with about 15 hours on it. The prop is a 4 blade of undetermined make, model and pitch. It looks like the prop has been worked or possibly repaired but there are not markings.

Any information is greatly appreciated.

[Pezman38]

What information do you seek?

Nobody can tell you what prop you have without pictures or a serial number on the prop.

Are you wanting to know what that boat should run with a 150 Verado?

[REW]

SG,
When running wide open, what is the engine rpm?

Any time that you get a new rig, it is always a good idea to try a dozen different props to get the best rig operation for the way that YOU load and run your rig.

Everyone loads and runs a boat differently. Therefore often a prop that works for one fellow is not the right prop for a different fellow.

Try 3 and 4 bladed props that vary from 15 pitch to 20 pitch and see which one or ones do the best job for you.

Remember, on any rig, there is never ONE right prop. There are generally several correct props for you and your rig, depending on the way that you are using the rig.

For example, if you are by yourself and want to do some high speed cruising, you might want to run a high pitch 3 blade prop to give you the best cruising and or top speed at the expense of hole shot.

If you are going fishing with a good buddy and a load of gear, you may want to compromise on the top speed to give you a better hole shot or the ability to work big waves at a low speed.

If you are doing water sports, pulling tubes or skiers, you might want to go to a pretty low pitch prop to give you a stellar hole shot at the expense of top speed.

So, try a bunch of props and run the boat in different conditions and loads to dial in the rig the way that you want.

Also, don't discount the thought that perhaps you want to raise the motor, if you find that the motor is too low and limiting performance, but you still have good prop hook up.

Be safe

[erino]

SG,

For comparison

I run a 19p rev4 on a 175-vrod. I typically get about 47 to 48-mph @ WOT trimmed to 9.5. By myself with 3/4 tank of fuel on a calm lake I have seen 50-mph @ 6300 rpms trimmed to 9.5

[REW]

http://www.evinrude.com/Content/Pdf/...orts/PE993.pdf

http://www.boatingmag.com/boats/ranger-1850ls

http://www.boattest.com/boats/boat_v...spx?ID=944#Top

[SGPopp]

I'm curious what other people are running for props with the same setup.

I don't care so much about top speed. That's not what the boat is designed for.

[SGPopp]

I dug a little deeper and found the following part number: 48-857026-19
I believe the prop is a Mercury Rev 4 19P

Does anybody have any experience with this rig and this prop?

[bowhunter0_0]

I have a 06 reata 1850 with a 150 yamaha 4 stroke, had been running a high 5 19 pitch, but felt a little weak to me, felt like I was missing out a little. I just switched to a solas 4 blade solas armitas prop in 17 pitch, and I really like it a lot, hole shot is great top end if I remember right I'm getting mid 40's and right at 5900 rpms trimmed out, it is the prop I will be sticking with and it's a great value, something like $150.00 shipped.

[Pezman38]

Originally Posted by SGPopp

I dug a little deeper and found the following part number: 48-857026-19
I believe the prop is a Mercury Rev 4 19P

Does anybody have any experience with this rig and this prop?

Great,
Next time you open it up check the RPM at WOT.

If a 175 vrod can turn this well perhaps it is just a bit too much for the 150 and you need to drop down a pitch. RPM will help determine that.

[SGPopp]

45.xx MPH @ 57xx RPM in one foot of chop. Me, two small boys, 1/3 tank full, light gear load.

Prop feels like it's blowing out on holeshot then hooks and jumps on plane.

I'm still learning the throttle and trim selection on the rig.