done some pokin around ,
spoken to a few that run regular Enertias ,
Gary runs a 17 Enertia , and loves it , ,26 Hourston with a 300 Verado ,
Chuck also with a 21 Trophy 350 Verado , 17 p Enertia ,from our forum ,
my good friend Zelko also just bought a 24 Weldcraft with a Verado 350 ,
all guys runnin 17 pitch , getting between 5800-6300 rpm.s , WOT (wide open throttle)
a great company that knows there **** , Prop Gods , http://www.propgods.com/Content2/Default.aspx
due to the heavy duty wider gearcase , the original Enertia ( 14.5 in diameter ) performs well , but,, the Enertia Eco is 1.5 in wider at 16 in ,
the 14.5 in will have a slight slip at certain rpms due to the wider beefier leg , so , the 16 was born , use the same pitch , more prop and bite at all ranges ,
appx 10-15 % more fuel efficient , the Eco was a perfect match for the Larger Verados im told , not that much more $$ either
its what im goin with on my 24 Striper , 17 p Enertia ECO ( i have the SCI 350 ) , which is made by Mercury Racing , slightly different .
WOT (wide open throttle) on mine is 6300-6800 rpm's
hope that helps
FD
Be aware the ENERTIA , as Fog mentions above, is a very DIFFERENT prop than the ENERTIA ECO. It is unfortunate merc used the name ENERTIA in the ENERTIA ECO because it causes a lot of confusion with buyers. The ECO has huge blades and is very efficient in midrange. 10-15% better over Rev4s on my previous 315 Conquest w/ twin 350VRods. Make sure when you're spec'ing your prop you understand these are two very different props.
Are you running a single 300 VRod? Or are you running something else? If you're running a single VRod 300 on a 232 you may find you end up at a 15" pitch, then you're in regular Enertia territory. Rev4 in 15" doesn't bite and ECO doesn't come below 17. Just put Enertia 15's on a 282 w/ Vrod225s. Could only spin 5800 with the Rev4 17's, Spins 6300 with the Enertia 15s. This is the boat loaded for a full day (200 gallons fuel, 800 pounds people and gear).
I have a pair of backup Rev4 17's in Ukee you're more than welcome to try one if you get to that point.
Are you running a single 300 VRod? Or are you running something else? If you're running a single VRod 300 on a 232 you may find you end up at a 15" pitch, then you're in regular Enertia territory. Rev4 in 15" doesn't bite and ECO doesn't come below 17. Just put Enertia 15's on a 282 w/ Vrod225s. Could only spin 5800 with the Rev4 17's, Spins 6300 with the Enertia 15s. This is the boat loaded for a full day (200 gallons fuel, 800 pounds people and gear).
I have a pair of backup Rev4 17's in Ukee you're more than welcome to try one if you get to that point.
BCI, with your rev4s now spares what are you running for your go to propellers?
The ECO's are my favourite. They performed well all around, great bite, and they gave the best cruise mpg and therefore range on a tank of fuel. The Rev4s are great props too if you can't spin the ECOs.
Thanks. I've got a borrowed 17p mirage plus to get some numbers out of for testing and also a free 15p enertia on the way. Probably a few weeks away from getting out on the maiden voyage though.