Will a bigger prop make a boat go faster?

Increasing prop pitch will make the boat go faster (provided the engine has enough power to keep the RPMs in the optimum operating range. If the engine doesn’t have enough power to run a higher pitch prop, performance suffers across the board and you could easily damage your engine.

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How much does it cost to rework a prop?

A typical repair to an aluminum prop will cost $100 to $150, but expect to pay $200 to $400 to repair a stainless steel prop. It may be more cost-effective to simply replace a damaged aluminum prop, but when a new stainless prop costs $400 to $700, the repair makes economic sense.

Does increasing prop pitch increase RPM?

RPMs – How to adjust RPMs with the correct style, diameter, pitch propeller. If you increase pitch, all things be equal, you will decrease RPMs with the opposite if you increase pitch.

When should I replace my boat prop?

8 Clear Signs It’s Time to Replace Your Boat Propeller

It Has Too Much Pitch.
It Doesn’t Have Enough Pitch.
It’s a Compromise Propeller.
You Damaged It in the Water.
It’s Made of Aluminum.
You Want to Go Faster.
You’re Losing Gas.
It’s Not the Right Diameter.

What is Bravo I FS propeller?

In other words, Bravo I FS is a new version of the standard Bravo I propeller in which some specific modifications of its characteristics have been made. The most important of these are the following:

What is the diameter of a Bravo I 4 blade propeller?

Standard Bravo I is a widely known 4 blade propeller with remarkable performance. It is available in diameter 15 ¼” and in pitch sizes: 20″, 21″, 22″, 24″, 25″, 26″, 28″, 30″, 32″, 34″ και 36″.

What is the pitch of a Mercury Bravo I FS propeller?

A few years ago Mercury introduced the «younger sister» of standard Bravo I propeller, the pro finished Bravo I FS which is available in a diameter of 15 ¼΄΄ and in pitch sizes from 20΄΄ to 33΄΄ in one inch increments.

What are the dimensions of the Bravo 1?

Bravo 1 Weight 22 lbs Dimensions 17 × 8 × 17 in Diameter 15.25 inch Pitch 22, 24, 26, 28, 30, 32 Rotation Left Hand, Right Hand