Prop selection for 175 with Evinrude 115 SPL

[kchaudha]

Just wondering what props folks are using.  Was going to grab a spare for my 175.  It's a 1998 and I have a 115 SPL on it from the same year.
Anyone have good/bad experiences with different sizes/pitches of props on a similar rig?
Thanks

[akbridge]

I don't have a 115 on my 170.  But I do have a sweet running 90 evinrude.  And I have played a lot with props.  You should stick with a 17" pitch.  I would use a factory style OMC SST 13 7/8"x17" prop.  They perform good and and are priced right.  Do you have any needs you want to change that a prop may be able to cure?  Holeshot, porpoise, over-reving, ventilation/cavitation?

[Capt. Bob]

Here's a start, if you haven't read it already. If not, first one's free.
viewtopic.php?f=8&t=6417

The Resource forum is your friend.

PS... Once you have your desired prop, post to the thread with your results.

[floridamisser52]

I' agree with akbridge. I've got the same boat,and  same year as yourself , but the motor  is a 1998 evenrude 90 spl. My pitch is a 17' inch as well. I use the boat for tubing and fishing mainly and the prop pitch is right on even though the boat is  overloaded by 50 lbs or so at times. Good luck!