shuswap outdoors
New Member
Hey guys, I'm pretty new to boating so I might be asking a stupid question....
I have a 16' Lund SSV with a 30 Merc on it with a mercy spitfire 9.3x11p..... Solo and with 2-3 people to boat runs great (gets on step fast and runs in the 25-29mph range) but the few times I have 4 people or 3 with a lot of gear the motor lags and am only getting 21mph and the motor never sounds like it's reaching a higher rpm.
So I am wondering if I picked up a second prop (to have a spare) in the 9.3x9.5p to run when I am loaded down heavy. Would I get a little more speed out of the prop as it would be spinning faster? Would it get on step faster?
I have tried using one of the spark-plug wire RPM gauges with zero luck getting an accurate reading, so I have no idea what I'm at. Is there a better way to find out my RPM?
Thanks!
I have a 16' Lund SSV with a 30 Merc on it with a mercy spitfire 9.3x11p..... Solo and with 2-3 people to boat runs great (gets on step fast and runs in the 25-29mph range) but the few times I have 4 people or 3 with a lot of gear the motor lags and am only getting 21mph and the motor never sounds like it's reaching a higher rpm.
So I am wondering if I picked up a second prop (to have a spare) in the 9.3x9.5p to run when I am loaded down heavy. Would I get a little more speed out of the prop as it would be spinning faster? Would it get on step faster?
I have tried using one of the spark-plug wire RPM gauges with zero luck getting an accurate reading, so I have no idea what I'm at. Is there a better way to find out my RPM?
Thanks!