honda 5hp prop pitch

[jessy1616bike]

hi,has anyone tried fitting a prop with more pitch to honda 5hp?im thinking of buying another prop but not sure it going to help with getting the rib to go better.the rib(avon 280)will gain speed till half thottle then from half to full there is no change in speed the front lifts and it pushes water!very frustrating,thanks

[codprawn]

Have you tried putting someone hanging over the bow - then moving aft? To be honest getting something to plane with 5hp won't be easy.

[parm]

http://www.ibs-boats.co.uk/accessories.htm

scroll down to Hydrofoil Stabilizer Kit
i had good success with this on a 5hp merc + valiant 250 with fuel tank up front

[jessy1616bike]

thanks for the replies....it does plane with me sat up front(im 13st)...its when i have another person on board that the prop seems to slip in the water after half throttle.i dont expect it to plane with 2up but want to have full use of throttle/revs....cheers rob

[astra]

Hello all, i get the same problem with 2 up and loads of gear can only use half throttle anymore than that and the prop slips and over rev cuts in its a pain in the ass,does anyone think the hydrofoil kit will stop this?

[astra]

Any help will do
cheers

[jyasaki]

Originally Posted by jessy1616bike

i dont expect it to plane with 2up but want to have full use of throttle/revs....cheers rob

If it doesn't plane, then it'll do exactly what it's doing: top out at certain speed, then you can add a bunch of power for not much gain.

In truth, the same is true even when you do get it to plane; it just happens at a higher speed (takes a ton of additional hp for a few more knots.)

jky