Props

[capthorace]

Being fairly new to the CC family, I was always trying to find out more about my boat and what makes it keep on ticking.
Not really happy with the low end performance but had a terrific top end, I started checking out the props. I was running "6's" and talking with Mac he recommended "5's" for my 28. After talking with the other CC owners on the dock, found out the prices were high for a new set and I needed two sets. Started checking different places and the prices were all the same give or take $50.00. Some how I found this Gentlemen in WI or MI. His name is Mike and he runs a prop shop. More than eager to help he told me that he had a set at a very reasonable price, so I ordered two sets. What a difference! Asked him if I got his last set, he laughed and told me yes if I would buy all the others. Seems that a boat manufacture went out of business and Mike bought all the remaining Volvo props (several hundred). So if you need a new set of props or one repaired I would highly recommend Mike at 218-829-9168.

Tell him Horace in NC sent you.

[hammerhead]

Props

Do you have any old performance numbers to match your new numbers? I would love to know the difference. Also how much you paid for them. Thanks HArry

[USCHEVY]

Good deal

Thanks capt. got two sets from Mike I had B6 went to B5 made a big differnce in the way the boat runs.Great deal and nice people to work with.

[capthorace]

Glad Mike was able to help you. I've never met him only phone calls.

Did the boat act differently, or was it my imagination?

[USCHEVY]

Not your imagination

No it seemed smoother ,I did not notice to much a loss in cruise either 1/2 knot maybe.When I take a long trip will see what the fuel useage is that will tell the story.

[hammerhead]

Props

Horace,
I was wondering if you noticed any difference with the new props as far as making the steering any better at slow speeds?
Thanks Harry

[capthorace]

No Harry.

I still wants to track wherever it decides to go at low speeds (in marina). Trolling it's fine at 1200 rpms.

[USCHEVY]

No worse

It seems to be little worse doesnt handle well at slow speeds

[Valhalla]

Props

I was considering going with the B5s as well. Do you have gas or diesel? I called the factory and they recommended B6. I am in the process of having my bottom painted and valves adjusted on the diesels before I drop the cash for the new props. The past couple of trips the boat has been slow to plane and has not hit top RPMs - both of which I attributed to growth on the bottom. My problem is that with full load of fuel/ice/people etc I need to hit 3850. Maybe the B5s are the answer if this bottom job is not.

[Diesel]

Would like a set of B6 Wheels

I have a 94cc25 with a 7.4 and B5's Plan to install a diesel some time next year. As the diesel will turn slower and make more torque I will have to move up the the wheel pitch.

Please contact me if you wish to sell a set of B6 or greater wheels.

Thanks,

Diesel

[Valhalla]

Post bottom paint update

what a difference.....3850 RPMs 30 Knots going against a 3 knot incoming tide...boats jumps out of the water. If anyone is having top end problems - check your bottom and drive -you would not believe the difference.

[Bullish]

I know my boat bottom is causing poor performance. The boat was delivered new to me 5 years ago and I noticed the following year there was no primer coat. My only choice now is to pay for soda blasting, I guess?

What is your story with the bottom? What did you do?