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361-655-2939
Reds are plentiful, trout are getting hungry
book a trip today
if you have pictures from the POC area send them to me and I will try to get the posted
Henry
Jim and his two sons fished with me Sat Aug 21 and we had a great time, they caught a ton of fish most of them were under size.
size and full stringers don't always count when you get to spend quality time with the kids.
Desirae, a 13 yo, fishing for the first time caught her first fish, during the Oilfield Helping Hands Tournament Aug 13. Her 1st red weighed 7.36 lbs and her 2nd weighed 11.76 lbs. Pictured with her is, Clark one of the sponsors of the tournament. I was happy to be able to help her remember her first fishin trip.
Marty & JIm
James, Charles, & GlennDecember 5 cold day but great fishin
posted 11/13- Fishing has picked up a lot the past couple of weeks.
Saturday was not a great weather day but it was a great catching day, Sunday was a great fishing day but a little slower on catching.
pictured below scott with 2 - 25 in reds, pete with a 25 in red and scott with a 24 in trout.
red and black drum
caught by jim, bill & henry
on Friday the 13th
Scott Andrew 1st Redfish
Andrew Travis
"Clean Shores"
by Capt. Curtis Cash
For more information call me direct- Curtiss Cash 361-564-7032, email at
cleanshores@yahoo.com or check in at our website www.cleanshores.org in the
near future (looking for someone to publish it.)
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Henry we had a great time, the new boat was a pleasure to fish out of. The fishing was tough but Capt. Henry kept us on the fish all day, got to see a lot of the waters in the area that are new to me. Both days we fished we caught plenty of fish, just hard to find the keepers but Henry never gives up (Thursday-10 keeper trout...Friday- 6 keeper trout, 5 reds, 1 flounder, 1 black drum...caught under size trout and rat reds all day long both days, never a dull moment). If you are looking for trip to fish some scary skinny water give Capt. Henry a call and hold on to your hat, you will not be disappointed. Thanks again Henry, look forward to fishing with you again in the near future.......Sam, Bill & Ken
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Identifying your propeller
The size of a prop is described using two sets of numbers. (e.g. 14 X 19) The first number designates the diameter, and the second number designates the propeller pitch.
Propeller Terminology
Diameter
Diameter is the width of the circle described by the rotating blades.
Pitch is the theoretical distance a prop moves forward in one revolution. The following propeller has a pitch that will theoretically result in 24” of forward travel in one revolution. However, in the real world, the propeller experiences “slippage” so that its actual travel per revolution is less than the stated pitch.
The ideal situation is to select a prop with a pitch that allows the motor to reach the maximum RPM suggested by the engine manufacturer without going over. If the prop selected doesn't reach the recommended RPM level, the boat will sacrifice speed and lift.
Here's a simple rule of thumb to follow when experimenting with prop pitch. Remember that at wide-open RPM increasing the prop pitch reduces RPM levels by roughly 200 rpm's per inch of pitch. In other words, when switching from a 23- to a 25-pitch prop, the maximum RPM level will drop approximately 400 rpm's. The reverse is true when going down in pitch size.
Propeller Cup
Many of today's propellers incorporate a cup at the trailing edge of the propeller blade. This curved lip on the propeller allows it to get a better bite on the water. This results in reduced ventilation, slipping, and allows for a better hole shot in many cases. A cupped propeller also works very well where the motor can be trimmed so that the propeller is near the surface of the water. The cup will typically result in higher top end speed on one of these applications.
Switching from an un-cupped to a cupped propeller will reduce your RPM. The actual amount of RPM decrease is dependent on where, how much, and the quality of the cupping. Typically, a cupped propeller of the same pitch and diameter will reduce your RPM by approximately 200.
Air from the water surface or exhaust gases from the exhaust outlet being drawn into the prop blades causes ventilation. When this situation occurs, boat speed is lost and engine RPM climbs rapidly. This occurs most often with high transom mounting, over-trimming the engine, or sharp turns.
Cavitation
Cavitation (often confused with ventilation), is a phenomena of water vaporizing or "boiling" due to the extreme reduction of pressure on the back of the propeller blade. Many propellers partially cavitate during normal operation, but excessive cavitation can result in metal erosion or "cavitation burn" to the prop's blade surface. There are numerous causes of cavitation such as incorrect matching of prop style to application, incorrect pitch, damage to the blade edges, etc.
Rake
Rake is the measurement of the angle of the tilt of the blade's tip toward or away from the gearcase. The angle is measured on a line extending from the center of the hub through the center of one blade.
The best propeller size for your boat and engine combination is based on the recommended operating range at wide open throttle (w.o.t.) for your engine, which you will find in your engine operator's manual.
The goal in prop selection is to determine what propeller style and size will maximize performance for your boat, while allowing your engine to operate in the recommended RPM range. The correct propeller will prevent the engine from over-revving, yet allow it to reach the minimum RPM where maximum horsepower is produced.
Run the boat/motor at w.o.t. under normal operating load to determine the maximum RPM you are able to obtain. Adjust the motor trim angle for the optimum performance. If during this test, you begin to exceed the maximum rated RPM of the engine, reduce throttle setting to a position where maximum RPM is not exceeded.
If your test results in your being able to over-rev the engine, you need to increase the pitch of the propeller. Increasing the pitch increment by 1" will result in approximately a 200 RPM drop. If your testing shows, however, that you are only able to obtain a RPM somewhat lower than the maximum rating given by your engine manufacturer, you would need to decrease pitch. Decreasing pitch would increase your RPM. Once your wide open throttle RPM falls within the recommended range of the engine manufacturer, you have a propeller that is suited correctly for your boat with respect to RPM.
If you use your boat for fishing, cruising and skiing, one prop probably won't do all three things equally well. It is best in circumstances like this to have two propellers; One to accommodate one set of circumstances and the other to perform best under the different load. It is imperative, however, that the wide open throttle RPM fall within the range specified by your engine manufacturer.
Aluminum or Stainless?
Aluminum props are the ideal choice for small- to medium-sized boats and motors. Available up to 23 pitch, aluminum props are also the logical choice for use in areas where prop damage comes with the territory. The average aluminum prop costs about $150 compared to $400-$500 for stainless propellers.
Stainless steel props are more expensive, but they offer several advantages. They deliver more performance and are available in larger pitch sizes. One reason stainless props provide more performance than similar pitch aluminum models is because the steel blades are rigid and they don't flex under power. The blades on an aluminum prop actually bend when the prop is in use, reducing the overall size of the prop by approximately one pitch size. Stainless props also provide increased bow lift, especially on heavy boats. The more bow lift a prop provides, the faster and smoother the boat will ride at high speed and in rough water.
Three-Blade, Four-Blade, or Five-Blade?
Propellers are available in three-blade, four-blade and five-blade models. Multiple blade props came on the scene in response to high horsepower outboards that are typically mounted higher on the transom than smaller motors. Because the prop runs closer to the surface, the extra blades help to provide bite and stability at high speed
The advantages of props with extra blades are they provide quicker take-offs, and allow the boat to be kept on plane with fewer engine rpm's. However, they are slower at top-end speeds. A quality three-blade prop is normally two or three miles per hour faster at top end than the same pitch prop featuring multiple blades.
Maintenance
Check your propeller often for nicks, rolled tips, or bent blades. Any distortion from normal will cause a loss in performance and can create vibrations harmful to the engine. A propeller with worn blades will allow the engine to accelerate beyond the recommended operating range which can result in damage to the engine.
Keep the bottom of the boat clean. A fouled bottom, an accumulation of marine growth, moss and barnacles in sea water, and the accumulation of dirt, slime, lime, and other matter in fresh water, is the major cause of poor boat performance. Cleaning the boat's bottom frequently during your boating season will greatly improve boat performance.
Things to Remember
1. Engine RPM at W.O.T. must be within the recommended operating range with the rated horsepower RPM as the target number (see specification in your engine operator's manual).
2. Increasing or decreasing prop pitch directly affects engine load throughout its RPM range.
3. Trim angle affects propeller performance.
4. Atmospheric pressure, elevation, temperature, and humidity all affect engine performance, which directly affects propeller performance.
5. Salt water is more buoyant than fresh water; this may cause some hulls to run faster than identical freshwater setups.
6. Water conditions can play a big part in boat performance and propeller efficiency.
7.The boat's load and position of the load can significantly affect performance.
Picture from William C.
Vantage Marine
Forrest Pomykal, Owner
1910 Adams
P.O. Box 446
Port O'Connor, TX 77982
361-983-2287
sun rise on Matagorda bay
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