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The 140 should be a very nice match to the Haines 17R.
When you get the prop sorted you will find that you are using close to half the fuel of the old 150 2 stroke. Does wonders for the boats range!
I would say that a stainless in 20 or maybe even a 22 would be the go. Might depend on how much weight.
Every inch of pitch is worth around 150-200rpm when comparing like for like props, if you are comparing one alloy prop from same maker to another of same make and model. So if you go up from a 17" to a 20" you could expect to drop about 500-600rpm.
Stainless props have less flex than alloy props and being thinner cut thru water better, more efficient, but less forgiving if you hit some hard object?
Solas also do ally props. Not too bad. But a SS prop will be much better in the long run.
You could also call around some local Suzuki dealers to see what they reckon.
I have texted my local guy, Jon Eadie, at Bayside Suzuki Marine in Cleveland, to ask his opinion. He is very good and will probably be able to tell us straight up the right prop for that boat. He might even have a second-hand one sitting around that you could test. Will let you know if I hear anything back.
Once you know the recommendation, you could source a SS one from the U.S. , they are heaps cheaper than we can get them here.
When you get the prop sorted you will find that you are using close to half the fuel of the old 150 2 stroke. Does wonders for the boats range!
I would say that a stainless in 20 or maybe even a 22 would be the go. Might depend on how much weight.
Every inch of pitch is worth around 150-200rpm when comparing like for like props, if you are comparing one alloy prop from same maker to another of same make and model. So if you go up from a 17" to a 20" you could expect to drop about 500-600rpm.
Stainless props have less flex than alloy props and being thinner cut thru water better, more efficient, but less forgiving if you hit some hard object?
Solas also do ally props. Not too bad. But a SS prop will be much better in the long run.
You could also call around some local Suzuki dealers to see what they reckon.
I have texted my local guy, Jon Eadie, at Bayside Suzuki Marine in Cleveland, to ask his opinion. He is very good and will probably be able to tell us straight up the right prop for that boat. He might even have a second-hand one sitting around that you could test. Will let you know if I hear anything back.
Once you know the recommendation, you could source a SS one from the U.S. , they are heaps cheaper than we can get them here.
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