GS Load Carrying Prop

[Lotus 50]

My 26 Hyperdrive carries load well on my SS2000

Mine is a hilift, (worked by Hoss for more lift)

 

[whipper]

Ziemer is Todd sending a x-ot or the new 15 inch x-ob? When I talked to him he figured the XOB. I to would love to hear how she goes as Im in the market also in a month.know point till the ice is off!! I have norrowed it down to JRs infomass 30 chopper11,the new 30 pro ET 4blade,and hydromotives VI X-OB in a 29 or 30? What pitch are you getting? I love my Performance props 28 DR4 for an all rounder it carries a tremendous load but Im looking for a faster prop in a 4 blade. I love how the 4 blades handle in all conditions but think theirs is a 4 blade that will get me to at least 90. The 28 is good for 85-86. I feel I could spin a 29 or the right 30 and still get over 6000 rpm.I as you said to JR wish I could try one of those chopper11s also. I should see if the local dealer would bring one in for me to try, the problem is they mark up everything to high for me!! James

 

[ziemer]

Ziemer is Todd sending a x-ot or the new 15 inch x-ob? When I talked to him he figured the XOB.

The X-OB actually starts as an X-OT, but they then drill the relief holes and add a little bit of length to the hub. I'm actually going to try it on both boats because I think it will do what I'm looking for on both.

Todd's sending me a 24", because of the rpm range I need to be in on the I/O boat, but he and Lou both have 24's for there GS's also. It won't be a top end prop on the Ally for me anyway, I'm just looking for a good all-around cruiser prop that will carry the boat with a bunch of crap in it. :wink

I'm hoping to get it this week yet, but I don't know if that will happen with all the snow they got up there last week. :sad

 

[TBuck2003]

Jeff,
The X OB starts out as a QIV-X stern drive propeller.Holes are added and the ring is cut off,then the extended ring is tacked on.This gives you the X-OB for the outboard application.Should be shipping tomorrow Jeff,apologize about the turnaround but this weather has got us backed up a little bit.See ya

Todd

 

[whipper]

Todd what do ya think about a 29XOB on a GS with a stock 225 promax for top speed? I realize there not top end props but for a 4 blade could I spin a 29 or even a 30 well enough to see 90 ya think. Im sure a 27 or 28 would be the best all rounder but could i expect decent hole shots and respectable top end going this high a pitch with a 4 blade.I just love the way 4 blades performe over 3. James

 

[msethsmile]

Todd-
When I get backed up I reach for a gallon of prune juice. This has nothing to do with props, on second thought, if it helps you get caught up...

 

[whipper]

Thanks for the pm Todd. James

 

[2fast4mom]

James, Todd is the MAN for this question, he built me a GS prop that rocks. Todd owns a GS AND a prop company......hmm take it from there :razz

 

[BigRedAlli]

Yea....Todd's a great prop man.....Just keep him away from the TACO'S....:wink


Spring ain't gett'in here fast enough...banghead

 

[whipper]

What kinda Taco ya refering too BigRed?:beer:

 

[BigRedAlli]

Get your mind out the gutter James....:razz

 

[2fast4mom]

The prop Todd is talking about will carry a load perfectly and also let you nail it and be up into the 90's right now. It's not a triple-digit wheel but it's perfect for an all around, load carrying, beat-up-the-plow-boats :laughing prop.

 

[GFinch]

Lou, have you tried it on your XB2003?

 

[2fast4mom]

Gary I've not tried it yet on the XB2003. I have a steering problem to fix before taking her out again and am waiting on bushings to get here from the factory.

It's a good idea, I'll try it next time I get to the lake.