Prop for Ribcraft 585 with Suzi 140

BINKY · 21 May 2007, 16:04

Just bought a 585 with Suzi 140: Got 42.1 knts by GPS flat and trimmed out on Sotton water, nice and calm. I would like 45, am using the standard Suzi prop, is the stainless worth going for and how much are they? anyone got a second hand one in good nick for sale?

Hightower · 21 May 2007, 17:23

I only managed 40.2 knotts out of Biggles 585, but I'm sure that he's got the figures writen down of some tests he was doing earlier this year.

parm · 21 May 2007, 18:02

about 40 knots here too with standard prop

Hightower · 21 May 2007, 20:11

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Originally Posted by parm

about 40 knots here too with standard prop

Yeh, but whats a standard prop?

parm · 21 May 2007, 21:25

14 X 21 and over revs a tad

Biggles · 22 May 2007, 10:26

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Originally Posted by parm

14 X 21 and over revs a tad

I was the same with a standard prop. Have managed 42.5 Knots with a 22" prop and haven't tried to go faster since as I'm happy with that and I don't want to wreck the engine.
Below is the link from the thread I Hightower refers to. The major improvement I got from changing props was the cornering ability. Far less losing grip on tight turns. And I'm still waiting for a stainless prop so can't pass judgement on them.

http://rib.net/forum/showthread.php?...ght=suzuki+140

NR.

PS. Check your PM Box.

BINKY · 22 May 2007, 11:15

Thanks everyone. Anyone know what a stainless 14 x 22 costs and where to get one?

Also, im after an eur001r Blue chart card for a Garmin 198c if anyone's got one for sale.

Cypman · 26 May 2007, 20:54

Hi

For a Suzuki 16X22 SS prop your best deal is at Browns Point Marine (USA), www.store.brownspoint.com. Current price is $356 (excl carriage and duty) , very cheap for this product. I also get my filters and anodes from them!!

Biggles · 26 May 2007, 20:59

Can anyone say what advantages the Stainless Prop gives over the Aluminimum on this configuration ?

I know they have perceived diffeences I just wondered if anyone had tried both and what if any difference they had found. If you can get 45 Knots out of a Suzuki DF 140 with a Ribcraft 585 that might be worth investing in.

NR.

BINKY · 30 May 2007, 11:10

Thanks Cypman....

Biggles, I have replied to your PM....
I have attached pic of my 585, it was on Boats and outboards for a bit until i fell for it hook,line & sinker!

Mollers · 30 May 2007, 13:26

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Originally Posted by BINKY

.I would like 45,

No chance, Roycruse runs a 21"P stainless and gets a nads over 40knts on a good day. IBWET reckoned he was up there running the new Suzuki 150 with a 23"P prop, but the handling was a bit scary.

Biggles · 30 May 2007, 13:32

As said earlier I get 42.5 Knots. Only once though and now I've done it I'm not prepared to push my engine at WOT just to beat that figure.
Really I like to cruise about 30 Knots and would be happy to do that in most conditions without coming unstuck.
Binky if you want speak to Kieron at RIBSHOP he's done a lot of research in to our engines. Helped me anyway.

Regards NR.

Jimbo · 30 May 2007, 16:23

Drop DJL a PM if you get a chance. He's been a bit quiet recently, but if memory serves he ordered a 585 with Yamaha F150, which Ribcraft reckoned would be pushing the max hull speed, so may be worth asking what he's found.

BINKY · 31 May 2007, 10:49

Many thanks All.

My fuel guage has got stuck on full...anyone know of any tips to get the thing to read correctly again?

If anyone's out in the Solent on Sat i will be around, if anyone fancies a beer lunchtime at the Folly. Weather is looking good so far.

RAZZER · 06 June 2007, 19:49

Contact Charlie @ Ribcraft he can sort your problem over the phone