by tnelson77 » Dec 09, 2022 4:40 pm
Without a low water pick up you're going to be very limited on performance props. ET's, SRX's and choppers, all work great on a Viking but will need a low water pickup. I would look into a Trophy or Tempest probably around 26" pitch and run it as high as you can without loosing water pressure. This should get you well into the 70's if not over 80.
Every hull and set up is a bit different and requires testing, so you'll end up buying/selling lots of props. I went through 8-10 before finding exactly what the boat likes. If you're lucky some guys in your area will let you borrow some to run. Some dealers will allow you to take a prop and test it with a deposit.
Like said above it will depend on what you're looking to do with it. I have a few props laying around for different outings.
With all that said to get the most out of the boat you'll need a low water pick up to get the motor up higher. Under those circumstances my boat loves an ET.
Tony.
Without a low water pick up you're going to be very limited on performance props. ET's, SRX's and choppers, all work great on a Viking but will need a low water pickup. I would look into a Trophy or Tempest probably around 26" pitch and run it as high as you can without loosing water pressure. This should get you well into the 70's if not over 80.
Every hull and set up is a bit different and requires testing, so you'll end up buying/selling lots of props. I went through 8-10 before finding exactly what the boat likes. If you're lucky some guys in your area will let you borrow some to run. Some dealers will allow you to take a prop and test it with a deposit.
Like said above it will depend on what you're looking to do with it. I have a few props laying around for different outings.
With all that said to get the most out of the boat you'll need a low water pick up to get the motor up higher. Under those circumstances my boat loves an ET.
Tony.