New boat owner, old boat

[RLymburner]

Picked up my first boat (91 Eclipse 186) for lake-use in Maine & Virginia, family recreation. Only had it out a couple of times, but loving it! Needs a new prop and fiberglass coating on bottom before I put it out again.

Doesn't look like these forums get much use so while you're glancing at this please share any thoughts on OEM propeller pitch? The boat has 3 - 14.25 diameter blades, but I cannot identify the pitch for a replacement prop.

Looking forward to learning how to maintain my boat and enjoy the boating experience.

[LMK]

Welcome!!!
Sorry don't know about that particular set up but wanted you to know the post was noticed.
Bump for some help folks.

[RLymburner]

Thank you for the welcome

Hoping someone chimes in, I'm hoping to go to a 4-blade prop for towing tubes/skiers but unsure proper pitch.

[LMK]

https://www.propellerdepot.com/

https://www.crowleymarine.com/propellers.html

Pretty good resources for me in the past, hope they help you!!!

[RLymburner]

Those are useful, thank you. Neither had the sought after information online, but each provided phone numbers to help me find OEM prop. That’s seems to be my next step, thank you!

[CptBill]

Usually the OEM prop is the best one for general purpose boating and a 4 blade doesn't do much for you, you should probably try it out first be making changes. Any local prop shop will be able to help you out with the pitch

[RLymburner]

Usually the OEM prop is the best one for general purpose boating and a 4 blade doesn't do much for you, you should probably try it out first be making changes. Any local prop shop will be able to help you out with the pitch

I thought a 4-blade would provide quicker acceleration from a standstill. Boat seemed very slow trying to pull tubers/skiers out of the water and get to a plane. Is it just marketing hype? I was hoping to find a Wellcraft owner of similar boat to share their experience.