V18 Prop Questions

[Tim Entrekin]

Hello, I have a 2010 Tournement V18 with a 115 opti. Is anybody runninig this setup? I am wanting to make sure I get the right prop for it. I am currently running merc alum 13 x 19. The boat jumps on plane, seems very easy to trim prop out at full rpm and prop blows out in turns It runs 5400 rpms and 45mph with 1/2 tank gas ,2 people and medium load at wot and seems like I can not lift the front without blowing the prop out. I am thinking about getting a 19 or 20 pitch Laser 2. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Tim

 

[joseph currier]

tim,

i would give a 21" alu (for the cost factor)a try i'm not positive but i seem to remember this pkg being factory rigged w/ laser 21? but i'm not positve but a 21 alu would be cheap enough or more likely that someone has one you could try and see if it is helpful.

good luck Joe

 

[Berry Lindley]

I'd call your Tracker dealer, they should have the books with the recommended props for your rig. When I was looking for a prop ugrade I dropped into the Nashville area setup shop and they looked the numbers up for me for my 750DC, took them like 2 minutes.

 

[TOMMY RICH]

A 21 SS would be a good start.

 

[Randy Walls]

I run a 20 laser stainless and couldn't be happier.



2005 TV18, 115 Opti.



Randy!

 

[Tim Entrekin]

I would like to thank everyone for their replies. looks like I should try 20" Laser. Thanks again

Tim

 

[Mark Hofman]

This is just my opinion, but...



My V18 with a 150 runs a 23 inch 3-blade Black Max aluminum. It really should be running a 21-inch prop because the 23 tops out at 5200 rpms instead of the 5800 it should be turning.



I would think that on the 135 and 115 Opti's, a 20 inch (at most) would be the right choice given the weight of the motor.