1987 2555 Bayliner Ciera - Prop-gctid816143

[Guest]

I know that this has been discussed at length but haven't found definitive answer online. I have a Volvo penta 260b with Volvo penta 275 for a 2555 bayliner ciera. I am having slippage at 3200 rpm which leads me to believe i have a spun prop. i don't know the history of the prop so wad just going to replace. I am sure that the existing prop is 14x17. Does this sound right? Am i right to assume this is a right hand spinning prop? Can anyone help me to know what to purchase and the best bang for the buck. I am not at the boat but want to have a new prop I hand for this weekend if possible. HELP PLEASE !

If not a spun prop any other suggestions what could be causing this? I had two pretty worn out props when I got the boat and there was no prop affixed so I really don't know the state of either. Should I be looking at something else or is a new pop a good place to start?

Thank you,

Roger

[Amadaies]

14X** is to small. I would suggest a 15X17 Volvo Penta prop. Rotation we can't say as it could be made to turn either direction very easy.

On my 245 i ran a 15X19. I would also only use Volvo Penta brand props. I tried other brands and the performance was not as good.

[lonfu]

yes, I agree 15x17 for this boat for general use. It is what I use on my 2150 and can both ski and still hit just short of 40 top end. Check ebay for used props. last one I picked up was $60 for an alum prop.

[Guest]

Thanks for your input on this. Seems reasonable that this would be the right prop. As i mentioned the boat did not have any props on it when i got it and who is to say that they previous owner wasn't experimenting.

Is it safe to assume that that i should be getting a Right Handed Prop? the boat is extremely hard to steer right under power so am i right that this is because of prop tork?

Thanks for your help!

Roger

[Amadaies]

Look like this?

[Yendrabuilt]

Is that trim tab at an excessive angle in that picture, straighten it out and start over with steering trim!

[Amadaies]

"Yendrabuilt" post=816298 wrote:
Is that trim tab at an excessive angle in that picture, straighten it out and start over with steering trim!

Thats what it takes to have hand off with no pull L/R when running straight.

No matter anyway as it was changed to a DP lower unit.

[Yendrabuilt]

Have you taken it out on the water yet, how much improvement over the single?