F 26 props

gopher · Post by **gopher** » Wed Apr 08, 2009 10:55 pm

Could owners please share the prop size you're running, and with what engine....

Thanks gang..

Spring has sprung..

wowzer52 · Post by **wowzer52** » Wed Apr 08, 2009 11:31 pm

twin 233 hp, 351cu, 15x15 props w/light cup.

prowlersfish · Post by **prowlersfish** » Thu Apr 09, 2009 6:42 am

22x22 twin 300 cummins

of course that won't help you with a f26 ( I just noticed sorry )

Paul · Post by **Paul** » Thu Apr 09, 2009 7:23 am

'78 Hard top F-26 with lots of heavy options (inflatable hanging from davits, generator, etc). It's powered by a single 300hp 350 cid with 1:1 Velvet Drive inboard turning a Ã˜ 1" Aquamet shaft. The propellor is a Michigan NiBrAl Ã˜ 14"x 9P cupped. The boat will get up on plane fairly quickly while fully loaded for a weekend and tops out at 4500RPM @ WOT.
Cruises best at 3500 RPM @ 18-20 MPH.

Hope this helps.

jon_e_quest · Post by **jon_e_quest** » Thu Apr 09, 2009 7:10 pm

Merc 233 powered '76 F-26 w/ the stock 14x10 wheel... WOT @ an indicated 3950 rpm. Cruises best @ 2600-2800 rpm, but will stay on plane @ 2400 rpm.

BTW, my Chrysler 318 powered '78 F-25 ran the same wheel.

Hope this helps....

MattSC · Post by **MattSC** » Sat Apr 11, 2009 11:41 am

75 F-26, 330hp fuel injected crusader with a 14 x 10" prop with a full cup. cruises 17 kts at 2900 rpm. 31kts at 5100 rpm.
Same prop on the old lm318 which reached 3900-4000 rpm WOT. According to the guys at Marine Tech, this is what my boat shipped with.

bthomas70 · Post by **bthomas70** » Sat Apr 11, 2009 8:54 pm

1978 F-26 flybridge , 228 Mercruiser with the stock 14x9 cupped.Â WOT @ 3900 with full fuel. Best cruise is at 3000 RPM. There is another F-26 at our marina with a 228 Merc turning a 13x11.

Paul · Post by **Paul** » Mon Apr 13, 2009 2:32 pm

Hey Matt,

How does your boat handle at 31 knots? I've had mine up to 29-30 mph on GPS (tabs up) and it felt like it was on the edge of control. At 25 mph or less and it handles like a dream.

randyp · Post by **randyp** » Mon Apr 13, 2009 3:08 pm

Running a stock Michigan Wheel 14x9 Nibral prop with stock Chrysler 318 (225 hp) single. Cruises sweetly at 3000 - 3200 rpm (15 - 18 mph depending load, conditions, etc). WOT 3900 - 4100 depending on load, etc with top end at 25 mph.

MattSC · Post by **MattSC** » Tue Apr 14, 2009 10:45 pm

Hi Paul,
Pretty much the same. At 31 knots, she's pretty squirrley and that's putting it nicely!! At around 29-30 knots she seems to start to chine walk a bit, my tabs were all the way up. I only ran that speed briefly to make sure I reached the recommended rpm for the engine. I was in a river and it was flat calm. I would not recommend running it at that speed, under 25 she does handle great. The biggest difference I have noticed with the new engine is in a following sea. I now have enough power when needed to maintain steerage. So much more comfortable! I usually cruise between 16-17 knots, depending on conditions. (This is where she seems to run the best for me) Best part is I only burn 5-6 gph!