Hi. I have a Catalina 34 MK II (Year 2000 - Hull 1494). The previous owner put on an after-market Gori folding 3-blade prop (15"x9" RH - Reduction ratio 1.88:1).
A diesel mechanic was checking out my engine and says the engine is very healthy but he can't figure why I cant get the RPM's more than 2000. He is wondering if the prop is too big for the Universal M-35 engine I have. When cruising I can't get more than 1500 rpm out of it.
My question is does any one know the specs for the factory prop from Catalina? Has anyone else had this problem?
Thanks in advance.
A diesel mechanic was checking out my engine and says the engine is very healthy but he can't figure why I cant get the RPM's more than 2000. He is wondering if the prop is too big for the Universal M-35 engine I have. When cruising I can't get more than 1500 rpm out of it.
My question is does any one know the specs for the factory prop from Catalina? Has anyone else had this problem?
Thanks in advance.