Sharrow prop

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My Iggy

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C Dory Year
2005
C Dory Model
25 Cruiser
Hull Identification Number
CD025066G405
Vessel Name
My Iggy
I just ordered the SS Sharrow prop at a staggering cost of $3325.00, for my 25 ft C-Dory & 175 hp Suzsuki.

Has anyone had the nerve to try one on thier C-Dory yet?
Or am I the guinea pig for this new costly adventure.

I put 2460 miles on my boat this past year from Anacortas, WA. to Alaska.
My average fuel burn was 2.3 mpg for the trip.
I plan on spending more time and a lot more miles in 2026 for this trip again.

This was my first year with the new to me 2005 25 C-Dory ( My Iggy ) of which i learned on how to spend more money on the upgrades ect. i learned from all of you at the 2025 C-Brats get togeather..
Hope to see all of you again in2026,,,, Dennis
 
Yes. I purchased a Sharrow MX series for the Honda BF90 on my '86 Angler. Sharrow first requests some data for your particular boat and engine and works from that. I supplied them with the data from my last prop (Solas Amita 13.25' x 13, 4 blade). I received it late in the season and conditions weren't the best to get good data. My objectives were to reduce noise, slightly better mileage, support a US business with a new design and to be the conversation starter at the dock. Noise—very slightly reduced.
Mileage—not enough data to tell, however was on plane at lower RPM.
Support a US business—yes it was expensive compared to other props, (yes one can go into the ROI for propellers and then compare that to the ROI on fishing gear).
Conversation starter—Yes
Overall I felt as though control was better (I have trim tabs and permatrim already)
The reverse is supercharged, very strong and controlled.
 

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From what I read, the Sharrow prop can provide some benefit in mid RPM ranges. However, for most users, the ROI takes a very long time. IME, the shoal depth of the C-Dory encourages getting the boat into situations where other boats will not go. Sometimes this doesn't work out as well as one anticipates. In that case I find that having a sacrificial prop is a good thing to have. Going with a plane jane AL prop vs. a SS prop or a fancy alternative is the better choice IMO. $3325 will buy a lot of AL props.
 
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