looking for prop size shabah z202 5.0
 

hi i just bought a 1998 z202 with a 5.0/alpha i believe its 220hp? any way it has a stilleto stainless prop no pitch labeled on it? i am thinking the boat probably needs a 21p? any info appreciated i have had it out once but it was pretty rough so i couldn't get a good wot run.
scott

Re: looking for prop size shabah z202 5.0
 

Hi Scott

You get the same answer that i gave to gjaxon in the thread directly below yours since you have the same boat & motor combo......

"Probably 14.5"dia x 19" or 14.25 x 21" pitch depending on what the boat was mostly used for. The 19 will give a little more low/mid range grunt while the 21 will give a slightly higher top end."

The Stiletto is a good prop. If you take the prop off you should find the diameter/pitch stamped on the backside of the hub. Your engine has a recommended range of 4400-4800 rpms at WOT so ideally that's where you want to be.

Re: looking for prop size shabah z202 5.0
 

I have a quicksilver mirage 19P good bottom range 54 mph top end @4800-4900 rpm

Re: looking for prop size shabah z202 5.0
 

Yeah, I think a 21P would be a bit too much prop for that set-up. A good SS 19P would put you right at the rev limit and provide good hole shot, as s.a.charlie states.

Re: looking for prop size shabah z202 5.0
 

thanks for the reply's i will try a 19p
scott

Re: looking for prop size shabah z202 5.0
 

scotty let us know how it works out for you ok

Re: looking for prop size shabah z202 5.0
 

I've got the 5.0L as well with an 18 pitch Solas prop. I'm not impressed. I get maybe 4400 to 4500 rpms and not a very good holeshot. The problem I'm thinking I have is the elevation. The lake I've been at is around 5,000ft. so I'm sure that is sucking some horses. I'm thinking of a 17 pitch Stainless. Any recomendations as far as makes of props? I'm thinking the Quicksilver at this point as I don't want to break the bank. Craig