Need a new trolling motor prop

My new trolling motor just came in the mail. It has a chip in the prop
though (i got it off ebay) and im going to replace it (the prop). Since
i cant afford an outboard (hey im 12 gimmie a break) I have to power my
boat with an electric trolling motor. So ill need a prop with a high
pitch so I can move faster.Oh and how do u figure out the pitch of a
prop any way, and how much will I need? The motor is a minn kota
maxxum 55 transom mount, and the boat weighs 136lbs. I'm looking to get
jogging speed out of it. Any sugestions for a prop? Thanks much, Chris.

Basically you get a prop for a Tm without a pitch configuration. It's
normally either a 3 or 4 blade prop. The 4 blade will move you through
weeds, but with the 4 blades you get smaller blades. The 3 blade will move
you easier/faster because the blades are wider and normally longer.


"CTC" wrote in message
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My new trolling motor just came in the mail. It has a chip in the prop
though (i got it off ebay) and im going to replace it (the prop). Since
i cant afford an outboard (hey im 12 gimmie a break) I have to power my
boat with an electric trolling motor. So ill need a prop with a high
pitch so I can move faster.Oh and how do u figure out the pitch of a
prop any way, and how much will I need? The motor is a minn kota
maxxum 55 transom mount, and the boat weighs 136lbs. I'm looking to get
jogging speed out of it. Any sugestions for a prop? Thanks much, Chris.

My transom mount trolling motors came with 2-blade props. Some are designed
to chop and slide through weeds better than others, but you'll sacrifice a
little thrust. However, no matter which you choose, with such a lightweight
boat and a 55 pound thrust motor you should achieve respectable trolling
speed. Your battery is probably a greater factor in performance than blade
shape.

Joe
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"Jerry Barton" wrote in message
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Basically you get a prop for a Tm without a pitch configuration. It's
normally either a 3 or 4 blade prop. The 4 blade will move you through
weeds, but with the 4 blades you get smaller blades. The 3 blade will move
you easier/faster because the blades are wider and normally longer.


"CTC" wrote in message
oups.com...
My new trolling motor just came in the mail. It has a chip in the prop
though (i got it off ebay) and im going to replace it (the prop). Since
i cant afford an outboard (hey im 12 gimmie a break) I have to power my
boat with an electric trolling motor. So ill need a prop with a high
pitch so I can move faster.Oh and how do u figure out the pitch of a
prop any way, and how much will I need? The motor is a minn kota
maxxum 55 transom mount, and the boat weighs 136lbs. I'm looking to get
jogging speed out of it. Any sugestions for a prop? Thanks much, Chris.

"CTC" wrote in message
oups.com...
My new trolling motor just came in the mail. It has a chip in the prop
though (i got it off ebay) and im going to replace it (the prop). Since
i cant afford an outboard (hey im 12 gimmie a break) I have to power my
boat with an electric trolling motor. So ill need a prop with a high
pitch so I can move faster.Oh and how do u figure out the pitch of a
prop any way, and how much will I need? The motor is a minn kota
maxxum 55 transom mount, and the boat weighs 136lbs. I'm looking to get
jogging speed out of it. Any sugestions for a prop? Thanks much, Chris.


I've been hearing a lot of good things about Kipawa Propellors. From what I
understand, they've got a little more pitch and a slightly larger diameter
and will give you more thrust over a conventional factory propellor.

Take a look at http://www.kipawapropellers.com/ .
--
Steve @ OutdoorFrontiers
http://www.outdoorfrontiers.com
G & S Guide Service and Custom Rods
http://www.herefishyfishy.com

I apologize, I said 3 and 4 blades, I meant to say 2 and 3.

"Jerry Barton" wrote in message
...
Basically you get a prop for a Tm without a pitch configuration. It's
normally either a 3 or 4 blade prop. The 4 blade will move you through
weeds, but with the 4 blades you get smaller blades. The 3 blade will move
you easier/faster because the blades are wider and normally longer.


"CTC" wrote in message
oups.com...
My new trolling motor just came in the mail. It has a chip in the prop
though (i got it off ebay) and im going to replace it (the prop). Since
i cant afford an outboard (hey im 12 gimmie a break) I have to power my
boat with an electric trolling motor. So ill need a prop with a high
pitch so I can move faster.Oh and how do u figure out the pitch of a
prop any way, and how much will I need? The motor is a minn kota
maxxum 55 transom mount, and the boat weighs 136lbs. I'm looking to get
jogging speed out of it. Any sugestions for a prop? Thanks much, Chris.

"Jerry Barton" wrote in message
...
Basically you get a prop for a Tm without a pitch configuration. It's
normally either a 3 or 4 blade prop. The 4 blade will move you through
weeds, but with the 4 blades you get smaller blades. The 3 blade will move
you easier/faster because the blades are wider and normally longer.


Some TMs have a two blade available. The two blade props are generally
accepted to be faster, but they tangle up faster in the weeds. I have a two
blade for my Motorguide I keep for those days when I am flipping the river
and the current is stronger.

--
Bob La Londe
http://www.YumaBassMan.com