[Skydiver]

A final update on the prop thread. I was down in Captiva fishing a couple weeks ago and the Powertech SRT3 10 pitch just wan't cutting it with two people in the boat. With two people in the boat there is just no holeshot. With one person it eventually gets up to speed but I just don't think the 20hp has the torque to swing that 9.5" prop. Probably better suited for the 25 hp.

I ordered the Solas Saturn 9.25" 10 pitch stainless prop and tried it out for the first time today. The hole shot is MUCH better and top speed is 27.3 mph with just me in the boat.

 

[Bob_Rogers]

Thanks for the update - I just put an SRT3 9.5 x 9 on my 2014 Tohatsu 20 on my heavy Johnsen 15, replacing the stock 9.25 x 10 (too slow to plane,max rpm 5400 @ 22mph)) and an Amita 9.25 x 9 (planes quickly, but hits the rev limiter even with 2 aboard,max rpm 6250 @ 20mph) I'll post my findings after some water tests. Great that we have this forum to build a data base of different motors/hulls/props.

 

[flyfshrmn82]

A final update on the prop thread. I was down in Captiva fishing a couple weeks ago and the Powertech SRT3 10 pitch just wan't cutting it with two people in the boat. With two people in the boat there is just no holeshot. With one person it eventually gets up to speed but I just don't think the 20hp has the torque to swing that 9.5" prop. Probably better suited for the 25 hp.

I ordered the Solas Saturn 9.25" 10 pitch stainless prop and tried it out for the first time today. The hole shot is MUCH better and top speed is 27.3 mph with just me in the boat. 

Generally speaking-4 blades are for hole shot. 3 blades are for speed.

 

[Skydiver]

Generally speaking-4 blades are for hole shot. 3 blades are for speed.

Very true. I am more interested in speed than holeshot but I don't want to be lugging too long to get on plane.

 

[flyfshrmn82]

with these small engines, we are talking about 1-2mph...

 

[DSampiero]

Going to revive this one as I've just taken the Glide out for the first time today! And I have the same 20hp Zuk. Lightly loaded gear wise with my regular fishing partner and we were hitting the limiter on occasion, but very easy not near WOT. GPS is getting installed next week, however I think I'm going to go ahead and order the Solas Saturn 9.25x12 now, as ECS recommended a Suzuki replacement aluminum 9.25x12 but haven't tested the Solas in that size (to my knowledge, awaiting a reply).

 

[DSampiero]

Spoke with ECS and they had tested the powertech SRT3 and felt the motor was lacking in the torque needed for a SS prop. Ordered the zuk 9.25x12. will have GPS figures next weekend.

 

[DSampiero]

The new aluminum 9.25x12 move the boat loaded with two at 20mph turning ~5200 rpms. WOT gives 24mph @5500 under the same load. haven't run the boat solo yet.

 

[mcraft173]

I have been running the Solas Amita 9.25x12 on my EC Glide and turned around 5300 at WOT. I bit the bullet and bought both the Amita 11 and 10 pitch props. I have not run the 10 pitch yet, but the boat now runs 5600 to 5700 RPM at WOT, with 2 guys and gear. Also - First Coast Marine is selling these props online for about $60 bucks.

Based on what I keep in the boat and the guys I usually fish with, this prop appears to be just right. I might hit the rev limiter solo, but I fish with 2 people 90% of the time.

I have number of props I have bought for this motor over the past year or two. I'll be creating a for sale posting soon. Would be a good way for someone to acquire a set of used props for this motor to figure out the right prop for their boat.

The new aluminum 9.25x12 move the boat loaded with two at 20mph turning ~5200 rpms. WOT gives 24mph @5500 under the same load. haven't run the boat solo yet.

 

[DSampiero]

Good Stuff! mcraft, I've been debating trying the Solas Saturn 9.25"x12. I know I'll sacrifice some low end/hole shot, however, I really really prefer a stainless prop. check your inbox, I'd love to discuss your experiences with this motor on your Glide.

 

[Rmck22]

Hey I'm running the same motor on a non tunnel shadow cast 16 with a solas saturn 11 pitch and the hole shot with two ppl and a cooler the best I get is 26 solo no cooler. I was thinking of goin with a power tech sra 3 but not sure if that's happening now. Could yal let me know what the final prop you ended with and the speeds.

 

[TxGlide2014]

I have been running the power tech 9.5"x12 on my zuk 20 on my 2014 glide.
Two people and winter gear been getting 20-22mph.
Down here in Texas the aluminum factory prop didn't hold up.
I haeve been pretty happy with the preformance of the props hole shot and speed.

 

[DSampiero]

Now have a Solas Amata 9.25 x 11p. 23-24mph with gear and two adults. Haven't run it solo as I've been out of town for a bit, however I think that this is the best compromise given that data that we've shared here. Cheers.

 

[Duckboat]

Now have a Solas Amata 9.25 x 11p. 23-24mph with gear and two adults. Haven't run it solo as I've been out of town for a bit, however I think that this is the best compromise given that data that we've shared here. Cheers.

I'm new on here an this thread made me join,I been reading everyone's reviews on the props for the zuk df20,I just got this motor this year an it's the best motor I've ever ran,I have a 13ft Meyers laker boat,with the stock 10 pitch with 2 people an fishing gear,I'm getting 19-20 mph at 5700 Rpms at wot,with just me its 22 mph at 6040 Rpms....how would we get this up a few more mph,would you think the 11 pitch or 12 pitch ?,I really like stainless,or would alumimium be best,or just buy an try them ? I was going to order the Saturn SS 11 pitch....but any ideas from your experience would be appreciated

 

[DSampiero]

I'm new on here an this thread made me join,I been reading everyone's reviews on the props for the zuk df20,I just got this motor this year an it's the best motor I've ever ran,I have a 13ft Meyers laker boat,with the stock 10 pitch with 2 people an fishing gear,I'm getting 19-20 mph at 5700 Rpms at wot,with just me its 22 mph at 6040 Rpms....how would we get this up a few more mph,would you think the 11 pitch or 12 pitch ?,I really like stainless,or would alumimium be best,or just buy an try them ? I was going to order the Saturn SS 11 pitch....but any ideas from your experience would be appreciated

The general consensus is that the lil' 20 doesn't have the torque to spin-up a Stainless prop quickly enough for a 'happy' hole-shot. I found the 11 pitch Solas at the advice of another forum member for the Glide. Every boat is different. Just changing how the boat is trimmed drastically effects speed on boats this small. I have no tabs, I move gear/fishing partner to trim.

 

[Duckboat]

The general consensus is that the lil' 20 doesn't have the torque to spin-up a Stainless prop quickly enough for a 'happy' hole-shot. I found the 11 pitch Solas at the advice of another forum member for the Glide. Every boat is different. Just changing how the boat is trimmed drastically effects speed on boats this small. I have no tabs, I move gear/fishing partner to trim.

Yea your right every boat is different,in other words just try props to see what's the fastest,I have to have my 20 at full trim on that little boat to get the best speed out of it ,cause it's way more horse power an torque for this boat an I have to have it trimmed different than the previous motor cause it just wanted to plow,it's only rated for a 10hp this boat,I ordered the 11 pitch stainless,I know I can get more from this motor with the right prop,I've always had good luck wit the stainless,I had one on my 9.9 before this 20hp....ill post what it does.....thanks for replying

 

[flyfshrmn82]

About 2 months ago I put on my spare prop to run around a nearby lake and run my engine. the boat was empty-just me, half a tank of gas, and a 6pk To my surprise I got 29mph. Fastest I've had her. It was a stock 3 blade solas. I want to say 13P...?

 

[Duckboat]

About 2 months ago I put on my spare prop to run around a nearby lake and run my engine. the boat was empty-just me, half a tank of gas, and a 6pk To my surprise I got 29mph. Fastest I've had her. It was a stock 3 blade solas. I want to say 13P...?

13p? What motor are you running ,the DF20 Zuk? Never saw a 13p available for thy motor

 

[flyfshrmn82]

13p? What motor are you running ,the DF20 Zuk? Never saw a 13p available for thy motor

Sorry for the delay in getting info on the prop. It looks to be a 12P.

 

[Duckboat]

Sorry for the delay got the stainless prop last week and put it on only to realize my propshaft was bent. I ordered a new propshaft and it got here yesterday. I installed it this morning and ran out to Murvaul for a quick test. I can run 25.5 mph consistently and 25.8 mph on glassy smooth water. @ WOT I ranged from 5683-5727 RPMs so I really need the 10 pitch in this prop for Ideal performance. I'm happy enough with it as it is. Going fishing with a buddy next week so I'll see how it does with about 600lbs of persons and gear. As long as its above 5300 rpms WOT I wont complain.

MY three props.

Suzuki 10 pitch stock, Powertech SRT3 11 pitch, Busted Suzuki 12 pitch

This is my rig.

Where did you get this Suzuki stock 12 pitch at?...to my knowledge they only made up to a 11 pitch,was that 12pitch a 9.25 in diameter?