Recent content by LK SLX22

Update: 22 SLX SPS tritoon with a Yamaha F150 turning a Quicksilver Q3 15X15 (identical to Enertia). The Q3 is impressive.  The F150 ran at 5800-5900 RPM WOT giving 42 MPH on GPS with 3/4 tank and 2 people with clean toons.

goldnrod24, Font too small?  This post was done in size 14 font.  Not sure what the issue was.  The posting looked OK from my perspective.  Yes, I read all the Yamaha performance bulletins before I chose a prop.  The Reliance SDS was at the top of our list too, but we purchased the Q3 for much...

We took delivery of our 22 SLX SPS tritoon with a Yamaha F150.   We have only 3 break-in hours so far due to weather.  We have 2 Quicksilver stainless props. The prop we purchased as our primary is a Quicksilver Q3 15X15 (identical to an Enertia) which is installed now.  The Q3 is impressive...

Thanks for all the information.  Stainless it is.  I'm going to work with my dealer to see if we can try out a few at the pick up demo this Spring.

royal4 Point well taken.  Most of us will run at top speed much less than 10% of the time.  In my particular situation, I'm searching for the right prop to retain a respectable top speed, but I'm concerned with the prop holding the nose high and dry in a heavy chop or swells without breaking...

Thank you all for your quick input.  I guess the folks responding so far are in favor of stainless, so I'll have to dig deeper for my purchase.  The rpm issue is something I won't be able to deal with till I get my hands on the rig.  The Yamaha Performance Bulletin link did show a top rpm at...

My 2016 Bennington 22 SLX SPS tritoon w/Yamaha F150 is on order and I'm doing my homework to ensure I don't spend money on a prop that doesn't work.  The dealer said they will prop the boat (aluminum) when it comes in to be sure it runs proper rpms under normal conditions, but have not mentioned...