Hooker prop??

[98yota]

I am getting the skis back out from their winter storage (I guess you could call that a winter). I'm doing some reading up on props and keep seeing Hooker props come up as a good option. What is different about these compared to a Solas or a Skat? Are they a million dollars? Has anyone rode with a several different props including the hooker? How was it? Any other ideas?

 

[BruceSki]

I've got a 9/15 hooker for sale if you're interested.

 

[98yota]

How do you think that would run in my ski? It has a 61X motor with a wetjet pipe, Westcoast head, 46mm SBN carb, Oceanpro FA, TDR waterbox and a little port work. I'm at 4000' above sea level. How much are you selling your prop for?

 

[BruceSki]

My buddy is running a 61x with b pipe and Ada head and the 9/15 works great.

On my dual carb 701 it wasn't enough prop. But I run my pipe real dry and also run 33cc domes. That little more oomph was enough to make me jump the fence from 9/15 to 10/16.

My prop was just re-welded back to a fresh 144 4 rides ago so it's as good as new. Looking for 220 shipped.

I think the 9/15 is better suited for flatwater. And the altitude change would probably make the 9/15 more suited as well.

 

[98yota]

Do you happen to have a picture of your prop? I'm thinking it might be a good choice. I'm sure it will be at least a little better than the stocker.

 

[98yota]

How was it compared to the stock prop, as far as acceleration and top end?

 

[BruceSki]

Better than a stock 08'-up prop? Yes slightly.

Better than a 96'-07' prop?. Wayyyyy better.

 

[98yota]

I'll be replacing a stock 93 prop

 

[98yota]

Will I loose a ton of top end?

 

[Quinc]

You will lose some.

 

[98yota]

So my top end will fall below 40mph? How much lower do you think?

 

[BruceSki]

If you have an oem aluminum prop in your ski now, you will find gains everywhere. Going to big hub stainless swirl prop is a big upgrade over the old crappy aluminum props.

No way you will be slower than 40mph.

 

[98yota]

This is the only prop I have on hand now but I'm sure it is too much prop and my ski will bog and be a pig.

 

[98yota]

The OEM looks stainless.

 

[BruceSki]

That's an aftermarket Solas prop. You'll gain bottom end and lose top end on the hooker.

 

[98yota]

The one in the box is a brand new prop that has never been installed. The one that's in my ski appears to be a stainless unit but is OEM with the hex exposed on the outside.

 

[98yota]

What do you think would happen if I ran this K prop with one of those billet pump cones to unload the pump a little?

 

[Quinc]

try it.

 

[BruceSki]

Can't hurt to try. They go alright. Just a little sluggish off the very bottom.

 

[98yota]

I was just a little worried because I'm no feather weight!