Props for smaller motor/more HP

BigBassin144 · 01-30-09, 05:20 PM

As most of you may know, we've only got 15hp on our Tracker Deep-V.

Of course, it's not the fastest boat, but it works for the smaller inland lakes we fish. At the end of last fall, we took it out on Lake Erie and the Detroit River, but it was about an hour or more run at 8-9MPH.

My dad wants to get a new, bigger motor, but we can't afford one. So, we thought maybe changing the prop could give us a bit more horse power. any idea or suggestions on the prop or something else to give a few extra horses?

Now, I pretty much know all of nothing when it comes to boat motors, props, etc, other than some basics, so some explination of suggestions would be great! thanks.

BB

zooker · 01-30-09, 05:25 PM

ok first with a heavy loaded boat with a lil 15 weight is the key.. no prop will get you more than 3 mph faster on this currant boat/moter set up..a stainless prop would be a first step. but then again it is just a 15 horse moter..

what size tracker boat was this again??

i know of 2 merc's right now that are for sale.. the 40 i know very lil about.
now the 1972 80 horse has 160 pounds of compression in EVERY HOLE...has been repaired -stater- and lake tested on an old glastron..ran excellent the dude wants $650.

zooker

Buzz Wing · 01-30-09, 09:50 PM

BB,

First of all, I'm not an expert, but a new prop wouldn't give you more horsepower, would it? Maybe speed, but not hp.

Changing the tires on a car (in this place, a prop), isn't going to give you more horsepower. You engine is still 15 horsepower, through and through. When you said "more horsepower", did you mean more speed?

-Buzz

BigBassin144 · 01-31-09, 09:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zooker

ok first with a heavy loaded boat with a lil 15 weight is the key.. no prop will get you more than 3 mph faster on this currant boat/moter set up..a stainless prop would be a first step. but then again it is just a 15 horse moter..

what size tracker boat was this again??

i know of 2 merc's right now that are for sale.. the 40 i know very lil about.
now the 1972 80 horse has 160 pounds of compression in EVERY HOLE...has been repaired -stater- and lake tested on an old glastron..ran excellent the dude wants $650.

zooker

Zooker, it's a 16ft boat. The guy we bought it from used it on mostly a 9.9hp only lake, so the dealer he bought it from put a 15 on it w/ 9.9 stickers.

My dad didn't really want anything older than the boat (2001 I believe), but if its in good condition, I can't see why not.

I think the boat is rated fo a 60hp max motor, so that rules out the 80. Any more info on that 40 though?

Buzzy, I didn't really mean more horse power, but more speed. But I'm sure there's something we could do to add a bit more horsepower as well.

BB

zooker · 01-31-09, 09:50 AM

where is the lizard when ya need him.. ole lizzy runs a 15 horse merc turned up to a 20 horse..not sure how he did it either..

zooker

bamabassman · 01-31-09, 11:36 AM

it just might be possible to bore it out to get more hp. but i am NOT the one to ask on that subject, lizzy or fastlaser is the right ones there.

Buzz Wing · 01-31-09, 12:31 PM

Bama, good idea...

-Buzz

zooker · 01-31-09, 01:03 PM

no bama no need for that. the merc 15 is a restricted 20-think restrictor plates in nascar-. i belive it is a intake/carb impelment i am not positive on how or what is changed. but i do know that the 15,20,and 25 all use the same cubic inch block.

the 15 would be kinda like puttin a 550 cfp carb on a 350 chevy moter that is designed for the 750cfp carbs.which if you change it up to a 1150cfp carb set up..LET ME STATE IS NOT QUITE THIS EASY..but you get the idea..

i know for a fact it can be done. i have after all turned up a 50 horse yamaha to hit 41+gps which is putting out 68 horse to the prop shaft.in original configuration it was putting out 49 horse power to the prop shaft. it was a combo of carbs and ingition systems change.. yes it is still "stock" just running at it's best performance..

dynoin anything aint cheap. but i know some one, who knows a certain person, who operates a dyno for a certian nascar team..and lets leave it at that..

zooker

bamabassman · 01-31-09, 01:49 PM

oooohhhhh ok zooker. hey i said i ain't no motor man.

andzooker....JUST who do you NOT know? hahahahaha, you are a man of many talents huh? wish i knew that many folks.

zooker · 01-31-09, 06:27 PM

i get around alot and know WAY tomany poeple. i have the most usefull ones programed into my cell phone..

your one of them -i have no idea why...

zooker

bamabassman · 01-31-09, 06:51 PM

hahaha, thanks....i think.lmao.

lowrider · 01-31-09, 06:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zooker

i have the most usefull ones programed into my cell phone.

zooker

i'll pm you my #

zooker · 02-01-09, 09:33 AM

well low where it at??

zooker

01-30-09, 05:20 PM	#1
BigBassin144 BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 9,463	Props for smaller motor/more HP As most of you may know, we've only got 15hp on our Tracker Deep-V. Of course, it's not the fastest boat, but it works for the smaller inland lakes we fish. At the end of last fall, we took it out on Lake Erie and the Detroit River, but it was about an hour or more run at 8-9MPH. My dad wants to get a new, bigger motor, but we can't afford one. So, we thought maybe changing the prop could give us a bit more horse power. any idea or suggestions on the prop or something else to give a few extra horses? Now, I pretty much know all of nothing when it comes to boat motors, props, etc, other than some basics, so some explination of suggestions would be great! thanks. BB __________________ As of June 14, 2014 the members of the BF.com forum have moved to basschat.yuku.com!

01-30-09, 05:25 PM	#2
zooker BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: denton nc Posts: 13,441	ok first with a heavy loaded boat with a lil 15 weight is the key.. no prop will get you more than 3 mph faster on this currant boat/moter set up..a stainless prop would be a first step. but then again it is just a 15 horse moter.. what size tracker boat was this again?? i know of 2 merc's right now that are for sale.. the 40 i know very lil about. now the 1972 80 horse has 160 pounds of compression in EVERY HOLE...has been repaired -stater- and lake tested on an old glastron..ran excellent the dude wants $650. zooker __________________ the godfather.. aml in remission since 7-20-09 Last edited by zooker; 01-30-09 at 06:31 PM.

01-31-09, 09:50 AM	#5
zooker BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: denton nc Posts: 13,441	where is the lizard when ya need him.. ole lizzy runs a 15 horse merc turned up to a 20 horse..not sure how he did it either.. zooker __________________ the godfather.. aml in remission since 7-20-09

01-31-09, 01:03 PM	#8
zooker BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: denton nc Posts: 13,441	no bama no need for that. the merc 15 is a restricted 20-think restrictor plates in nascar-. i belive it is a intake/carb impelment i am not positive on how or what is changed. but i do know that the 15,20,and 25 all use the same cubic inch block. the 15 would be kinda like puttin a 550 cfp carb on a 350 chevy moter that is designed for the 750cfp carbs.which if you change it up to a 1150cfp carb set up..LET ME STATE IS NOT QUITE THIS EASY..but you get the idea.. i know for a fact it can be done. i have after all turned up a 50 horse yamaha to hit 41+gps which is putting out 68 horse to the prop shaft.in original configuration it was putting out 49 horse power to the prop shaft. it was a combo of carbs and ingition systems change.. yes it is still "stock" just running at it's best performance.. dynoin anything aint cheap. but i know some one, who knows a certain person, who operates a dyno for a certian nascar team..and lets leave it at that.. zooker __________________ the godfather.. aml in remission since 7-20-09 Last edited by zooker; 01-31-09 at 01:16 PM.

01-31-09, 06:27 PM	#10
zooker BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: denton nc Posts: 13,441	i get around alot and know WAY tomany poeple. i have the most usefull ones programed into my cell phone.. your one of them -i have no idea why... zooker __________________ the godfather.. aml in remission since 7-20-09

01-30-09, 09:50 PM	#3
Buzz Wing BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Hudson, MI Posts: 1,219	BB, First of all, I'm not an expert, but a new prop wouldn't give you more horsepower, would it? Maybe speed, but not hp. Changing the tires on a car (in this place, a prop), isn't going to give you more horsepower. You engine is still 15 horsepower, through and through. When you said "more horsepower", did you mean more speed? -Buzz

01-31-09, 11:36 AM	#6
bamabassman BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: cedar bluff, alabama Posts: 15,292	it just might be possible to bore it out to get more hp. but i am NOT the one to ask on that subject, lizzy or fastlaser is the right ones there.

01-31-09, 12:31 PM	#7
Buzz Wing BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Hudson, MI Posts: 1,219	Bama, good idea... -Buzz

01-31-09, 01:49 PM	#9
bamabassman BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: cedar bluff, alabama Posts: 15,292	oooohhhhh ok zooker. hey i said i ain't no motor man. andzooker....JUST who do you NOT know? hahahahaha, you are a man of many talents huh? wish i knew that many folks.

01-31-09, 06:51 PM	#11
bamabassman BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: cedar bluff, alabama Posts: 15,292	hahaha, thanks....i think.lmao.

02-01-09, 09:33 AM	#13
zooker BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: denton nc Posts: 13,441	well low where it at?? zooker __________________ the godfather.. aml in remission since 7-20-09

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