It is currently Fri Mar 29, 2024 6:39 am




Reply to topic  [ 7 posts ] 
 Gatortail Cast Lower... What prop are you running? 
Author Message
MMT Member

Joined: Thu Oct 05, 2017 8:05 am
Posts: 7
Post Gatortail Cast Lower... What prop are you running?
I have a gatortail 37HP - Stock. with the cast lower, just curious what prop options are out there, what are you running and how do you like it? Typical carrying conditions, speed, holeshot, etc.


Mon Oct 14, 2019 2:59 pm
Profile
MMT 1000 Club

Joined: Sat Sep 30, 2017 7:10 pm
Posts: 1872
Post Re: Gatortail Cast Lower... What prop are you running?
For that engine, I would run the powertec 2 blade, which a lot of people called the “old Gatortail two blade”. You can run a merc 2 as well but you won’t be able to turn it if you pitch it up. The only 3 blade I would run on a stock 37 would be the powertec 3 that came with gatortails from the factory. Stay away from the merc 3, hammer, or fat blade, because we have found that a stock 37 has trouble turning them unless the pitch is reduced. You may be able to run a rapid with success but I haven’t had a customer run a rapid on a stock 37 so I don’t know what results you would get with it


Mon Oct 14, 2019 5:48 pm
Profile
MMT Pro Member
User avatar

Joined: Thu Dec 31, 2009 9:04 am
Posts: 406
Location: Houma, La.
Post Re: Gatortail Cast Lower... What prop are you running?
Gator Tail doesn't recommend running a 2 blade prop with the cast lowers. Reason being is that the 2 blade props are more prone to be out of balance. This can cause the cast lowers to crack. Your best bet is to run the Power Tech 3 blade prop. I would still send the prop to Baggy to have him sharpen the leading edge and balance it.

_________________
To fish or not to fish? What a stupid question.
17/54 Extreme Hull with a 35GTR with just a basic build.


Mon Oct 14, 2019 6:16 pm
Profile
MMT Member

Joined: Thu Oct 05, 2017 8:05 am
Posts: 7
Post Re: Gatortail Cast Lower... What prop are you running?


Tue Oct 15, 2019 8:24 am
Profile
MMT Pro Member
User avatar

Joined: Thu Dec 31, 2009 9:04 am
Posts: 406
Location: Houma, La.
Post Re: Gatortail Cast Lower... What prop are you running?
Yes, they are the stock props from Gator Tail. Since your engine doesn't have any modifications that's your best bet. Only option you really have to see a very slight improvement would be to have Baggy balance it and sharpen the leading edge.
Unless you add performance modifications you really won't see any noticeable gains. I understand some people don't like changing the internals but at the least I would have the heads worked, add a better flowing exhaust, and have it tuned properly.

_________________
To fish or not to fish? What a stupid question.
17/54 Extreme Hull with a 35GTR with just a basic build.


Tue Oct 15, 2019 9:55 am
Profile
MMT Member

Joined: Thu Oct 05, 2017 8:05 am
Posts: 7
Post Re: Gatortail Cast Lower... What prop are you running?
Recommendation on who to have a motor Tuned by in Louisiana?


Tue Oct 15, 2019 10:40 am
Profile
MMT Pro Member
User avatar

Joined: Thu Dec 31, 2009 9:04 am
Posts: 406
Location: Houma, La.
Post Re: Gatortail Cast Lower... What prop are you running?
Jeremiah Williams in Chauvin

_________________
To fish or not to fish? What a stupid question.
17/54 Extreme Hull with a 35GTR with just a basic build.


Tue Oct 15, 2019 1:10 pm
Profile
Display posts from previous:  Sort by  
Reply to topic   [ 7 posts ] 

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 198 guests


You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot post attachments in this forum

Jump to: