Mike6939 Posted June 29, 2020 Report Share Posted June 29, 2020 Hey guys, I bought a 2011 redfisher 16 with a yamaha f115. It has a powertech 3 blade 13" 17 pitch prop. It does 42mph at 5700rpm. It also steers really hard. Does anyone have any suggestions for a better prop? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wahoossi Posted June 30, 2020 Report Share Posted June 30, 2020 I just ordered this one at the Mercuy Marine/Mercruiser New OEM SpitFire X7 4 Blade Prop 13x17, 48-8M0055549recommendation of Geevium on the Hewes Forum. I have a 3 blade currently with a 2018 Merc ProXS 115 on my new to me 2008 RF 16. I haven’t received it yet. Got the best price from Leaders RPM Shop. $518, no shipping, no tax. He has a 115 SHO , search him on Hewes Forum. I just replaced my steering with Baystar Hydraulic steering. My cable steering was horrible, hurt my shoulders. My old steering was so rusted it had to be cut out. Ended up having someone else do it but most guys do it themselves. Funny thing, the guy I hired hooked it up backwards and I didn’t notice it until I backed off the trailer. A lady was watching me at the ramp and must have thought I was drunk or had some sort of emergency medical problem as I almost slammed the boat into the dock, marsh and struggled to get it back on the trailer in our fast Georgia currents. Steer right, the boat goes left! I had quite a conversation with him later in the day. He made it right. I made a video, I was a bit overheated 🥵 at the time. IMG_0509.MOV 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geeviam Posted June 30, 2020 Report Share Posted June 30, 2020 Sorry about the steering situation. That's a good looking motor though. Anxious to hear how it runs with the Spitfire X7! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE OUTLAW Posted June 30, 2020 Report Share Posted June 30, 2020 Spitfire X7 13x17. 50 @ 6300 rpm Best prop I have owned hands down . Solid plug !!!!! 🇺🇸🏴☠️ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dabear Posted June 30, 2020 Report Share Posted June 30, 2020 31 minutes ago, THE OUTLAW said: Spitfire X7 13x17. 50 @ 6300 rpm Best prop I have owned hands down . Solid plug !!!!! 🇺🇸🏴☠️ VF115 turning a little 17 pitch Spitefire 6300 RPM @ 50 MPH that’s a lot of speed out of a 17 pitch prop. Very impressive. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE OUTLAW Posted June 30, 2020 Report Share Posted June 30, 2020 Well ... there is a disclaimer on that . Me , no trolling motor , cooler , tackle and only five gallons of gas , and I was naked . Was able to get 51.5 with a Yamaha Talon 19 @ 6000 rpm but it lacked getting on plane . 🇺🇸🏴☠️ 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike6939 Posted June 30, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2020 Thanks guys. My 115 is not a sho. It has a different gear ratio and max rpm is 6000. Do you think it will be ok? Also is there anywhere around vero that will let me try a couple before I buy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geeviam Posted June 30, 2020 Report Share Posted June 30, 2020 1 hour ago, Mike6939 said: Thanks guys. My 115 is not a sho. It has a different gear ratio and max rpm is 6000. Do you think it will be ok? Also is there anywhere around vero that will let me try a couple before I buy? What is the gear ratio? As long as it's not less than 2.00:1, I think the 13 x 17p Spitfire X7 is still a good choice for your rig. Maybe someone will chime in here with help finding a rental or loaner to try? Prop Gods maybe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike6939 Posted June 30, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2020 2.15 gear ratio Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geeviam Posted June 30, 2020 Report Share Posted June 30, 2020 6 minutes ago, Mike6939 said: 2.15 gear ratio That's the same as the VF115 SHO. You're good to go, imo. 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE OUTLAW Posted June 30, 2020 Report Share Posted June 30, 2020 I bought my props online . Can not remember which site , but it was free shipping and no sales tax with a 30 day return policy . Got two , returned one . 🇺🇸🏴☠️ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike6939 Posted July 1, 2020 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2020 Thanks guys. geeviam are you running any plugs in the prop and is your motor mounted all the way down? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geeviam Posted July 1, 2020 Report Share Posted July 1, 2020 5 minutes ago, Mike6939 said: Thanks guys. geeviam are you running any plugs in the prop and is your motor mounted all the way down? Solid plugs - no venting. Motor all the way down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE OUTLAW Posted July 2, 2020 Report Share Posted July 2, 2020 Solid plugs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanaflatsfish Posted July 3, 2020 Report Share Posted July 3, 2020 On 6/30/2020 at 11:54 AM, THE OUTLAW said: and I was naked . TMI dc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanaflatsfish Posted July 3, 2020 Report Share Posted July 3, 2020 On 6/29/2020 at 8:55 PM, Wahoossi said: Funny thing, the guy I hired hooked it up backwards and I didn’t notice it until I backed off the trailer. A lady was watching me at the ramp and must have thought I was drunk or had some sort of emergency medical problem as I almost slammed the boat into the dock, marsh and struggled to get it back on the trailer in our fast Georgia currents. Steer right, the boat goes left! I had quite a conversation with him later in the day. Geeeez..how does that happen Errrrrr ask me how I know (LOL)....not LOL at you, but, I had the same thing happen when I installed my U-Flex....talk about "Holy Batman, we need to turn the other way " It took about 2 min to fix, you just reconnect the hoses.....he installed them reversed....easy to do if you are not paying attention... DC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoneyB Posted July 3, 2020 Report Share Posted July 3, 2020 43 minutes ago, Wanaflatsfish said: Geeeez..how does that happen Errrrrr ask me how I know (LOL)....not LOL at you, but, I had the same thing happen when I installed my U-Flex....talk about "Holy Batman, we need to turn the other way " It took about 2 min to fix, you just reconnect the hoses.....he installed them reversed....easy to do if you are not paying attention... DC Not gonna lie. I have done it. Putting a boat together to sell. I changed the rotary helm. Stuck the cable in and never realized I went in the wrong “side” until I took it off the trailer to test run for the buyer. It turned out to be comical as I still did the test run. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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