set up for hydrostream v-king

**massv-king** · 07-04-2006, 11:13 PM

What would be the best prop for my set up, I have a 1984 v-king with a 84 150 black max, right now I am running a 23 pitch merc stainless prop, it is pulling a little over 6,000 RPM, I am not sure the speed, I think its in the 70's. I was looking at some 26 pitch big ear choppers, and a 24 pitch small ear chopper, what would be the best prop for this set up? Any help would be great.

**vector mike** · 07-06-2006, 10:22 AM

Cleavers are my choice on the V-King, Vector and Viper.

**massv-king** · 07-06-2006, 01:03 PM

I have a 23 pitch cleaver but its a right hand turn so I couldnt use it.

**RIVERRUMMER 70** · 07-11-2006, 01:04 PM

Originally Posted by massv-king

I have a 23 pitch cleaver but its a right hand turn so I couldnt use it.

SO YOU ARE SAYING YOU HAVE A LEFTHAND ROTATION MOTOR?
CAUSE MOST SINGLE OUTBOARDS USE R-HAND ROTATION PROPS!
OR WAS THAT A BRAINFART?

**mikej** · 07-11-2006, 03:36 PM

I had an 85 vking with a 2.0 150 and I liked running a 26 yammy. just my .02

**JWTjr.** · 07-11-2006, 04:31 PM

On a Viking with a 150, a cleaver is not the best choice, especially if (a) it's a pleasure/recreational version, and (b) you are carrying a driver plus weight (passengers, gear, etc.). A cleaver would work reasonably well on a Viking with big power (225+ horsepower) and light weight (light driver, light passengers, etc.). But for all-round performance with a 150, a medium rake to high positive rake (15 degrees to 30 degrees) round-ear will accelerate more quickly, carry a load better, and have as much if not more top end (especially with weight aboard) than a cleaver. Unless your 150 is really a 250 under the hood, go with a round-ear like a Chopper, Mazco RE, BRP SRX, or similar.

JT

**RIVERRUMMER 70** · 07-11-2006, 05:35 PM

I Have Been Preaching That Point For Many Years And Only The Truly
Informed Or Persons Having The "seat Time" Experience Can Comprehend This. Not Ttrying To Burst Any Bubbles Or Ruffle Any Feathers So Take It For What Its Worth, Try Before You Buy When It Comes To Props, Try An Srx You Will Love It!!!.

**chris_lacey** · 07-11-2006, 05:38 PM

My V-King with a ModVP (so the big power option) ran well with a cleaver, but the fastest prop I ran on it was an RE3, followed closely by a small blade chopper. Round ears forever!

**massv-king** · 07-11-2006, 09:55 PM

I just bought a small blade chopper, I should have it in tomorrow. How are the bridgeport motors for reliability and just being able to use them as a regular motor?

**ProComp** · 07-11-2006, 10:26 PM

Had the same set up and ran a 26 big ear chopper. Went to a small ear 28 chopper when I put a 200 on it.

**chris_lacey** · 07-12-2006, 05:32 AM

Originally Posted by massv-king

I just bought a small blade chopper, I should have it in tomorrow. How are the bridgeport motors for reliability and just being able to use them as a regular motor?

Fuel is the only issue as I see it. I ran an oval port ModVP on my V-King for a number of years. Blew it up the first day, due to regular fuel, rebuilt it and ran it for years. I did change the ehads to stock 2.0L which "detunes" it a little and allows for premium unleaded.

I have a Bridgeport with a similar set up now. Ask me again at the end of the sumer how it stood up.

**massv-king** · 07-12-2006, 07:48 AM

Alright I'll make sure to ask.

**RIVERRUMMER 70** · 07-12-2006, 11:01 AM

Originally Posted by chris_lacey

My V-King with a ModVP (so the big power option) ran well with a cleaver, but the fastest prop I ran on it was an RE3, followed closely by a small blade chopper. Round ears forever!

CHRIS, DID YOU HAVE ANY BOTTOM "PAD" MODS ? DO YOU STILL OWN THE BOAT? WHAT WAS YOUR BEST MPH WITH THE RE WHEEL?
THANKS C.

**chris_lacey** · 07-12-2006, 12:42 PM

Rummer, no mods. I bought the boat (1985) hardly used in '91. It had been impounded for a few years.
I just sold the boat last Nov. I see the boat every weekend and fixed the steering for the new owner last week. He is here on S&F, PHISH. The boat currently is OMC 235 powered.
Best I got was 96.6 on cop radar at a regatta "radar run" in the early 90's. Saw mid 90's mph on a Nordskog speedo many times.

Here's a picture when it was ModVP powered and still metal flate, and last summer OMC powered and red.