Gonna Buy A Pontoon Boat Today

[JRD77VET]

Originally Posted by Jeff '79

Wow.. Now that's a living room right there !!

Are props all the same size? Is a plastic one ok for just emergency use or can one be used all the time ? It seems that being able to just change out a fin or two as needed is a good idea. Is that even a real thing ?

Thanks. Mine has a different layout than yours since it is a fishing model. You can still fish off of yours, no big deal.

You need to determine what diameter, pitch and number of blades ( looks like three in the pic).

Here is a link right from Yamaha for props.( pontoon boat )
https://yamahaoutboards.com/en-us/ho...eller-families


There's a picture of how the prop goes on ( so you end up with the correct extra parts) in the link if you scroll down.

Personally, I would go with an aluminum spare prop before a plastic one with replaceable parts. You might be able to find a used one at a marina for even less $$

[Jeff '79]

Originally Posted by JRD77VET

Thanks. Mine has a different layout than yours since it is a fishing model. You can still fish off of yours, no big deal.

You need to determine what diameter, pitch and number of blades ( looks like three in the pic).

Here is a link right from Yamaha for props.( pontoon boat )
https://yamahaoutboards.com/en-us/ho...eller-families


There's a picture of how the prop goes on ( so you end up with the correct extra parts) in the link if you scroll down.

Personally, I would go with an aluminum spare prop before a plastic one with replaceable parts. You might be able to find a used one at a marina for even less $$

Any idea what diameter and pitch I should get?
Right now the boat does ~23mph, which from what I gather, is about right for a 90hp Yamaha and a 20'pontoon.

[Mr.Bigg]

Originally Posted by Jeff '79

Any idea what diameter and pitch I should get?
Right now the boat does ~23mph, which from what I gather, is about right for a 90hp Yamaha and a 20'pontoon.

It is for laid back cruising and parking enjoy it for what it is.

[Jeff '79]

Originally Posted by Mr.Bigg

It is for laid back cruising and parking enjoy it for what it is.

Yep... Getting knocked and bounced around at 50-60mph is no longer in my wheelhouse. My wife always hated that, so we decided to go this route. Nice leisurely cruises to the bars and sand bars along the way in relative comfort.
I'm just wondering what replacement prop size to get, as I have no knowledge of this stuff. I may ask the dealer where the boat is.

[markids77]

There may be numbers stamped into your current prop. Those would likely be the prop size.

[Jeff '79]

Originally Posted by markids77

There may be numbers stamped into your current prop. Those would likely be the prop size.

So I called the place where I bought it and it is being stored and it turns out to be a really good $600.00 prop.
It is a 13¼ x 14 stainless steel prop.
I'll probably get one of these for a backup.
https://acepropeller.com/shop-piranha-boat-propellers/

[Norm]

Jeff, I'd recommend the aluminum props, much cheaper to replace or fix when busted up, and yes, you can bust up a SS out there even though bottom is mostly sand.

[Mr.Bigg]

I have never damaged a prop on a pontoon boat they can take very shallow water. But always best to be prepared.

[JRD77VET]

Originally Posted by Jeff '79

Any idea what diameter and pitch I should get?
Right now the boat does ~23mph, which from what I gather, is about right for a 90hp Yamaha and a 20'pontoon.

Originally Posted by markids77

There may be numbers stamped into your current prop. Those would likely be the prop size.

Originally Posted by Jeff '79

So I called the place where I bought it and it is being stored and it turns out to be a really good $600.00 prop.
It is a 13¼ x 14 stainless steel prop.
I'll probably get one of these for a backup.
https://acepropeller.com/shop-piranha-boat-propellers/

Your boat, your money but I would go aluminum for the spare.

Originally Posted by Norm

Jeff, I'd recommend the aluminum props, much cheaper to replace or fix when busted up, and yes, you can bust up a SS out there even though bottom is mostly sand.

Originally Posted by Mr.Bigg

I have never damaged a prop on a pontoon boat they can take very shallow water. But always best to be prepared.

Agreed but it's the submerged items ( a waterlogged timber just under the surface) that can damage the prop too.

[JRD77VET]

Non negotiable boating rule regarding fuel

Always start with a full tank.

That way you have 1/3 out, 1/3 back and 1/3 in reserve.

[JetMechZ16]

Originally Posted by JRD77VET

Non negotiable boating rule regarding fuel

Always start with a full tank.

That way you have 1/3 out, 1/3 back and 1/3 in reserve.

I have 2 tanks on my bass boat for a combined total of 52 gals. I rarely keep them both full.

[JRD77VET]

Originally Posted by JetMechZ16

I have 2 tanks on my bass boat for a combined total of 52 gals. I rarely keep them both full.

Bass boats are used more on lakes than large bodies of water that open into bays or an ocean. Your bass boat also has an electric trolling motor.

If you only have one tank, it's a good rule to follow.