Thanks to all for the Inverter info. I have decided to install a 1000 watt Pure Sine Wave next to the batteries. All I need is power for a 500 watt coffee pot, fan, TV, or laptop fan. Now to the Prop....... I am purchasing a new prop for a 1976 Evinrude 15 horsepower on a 10 foot Avon RIB. I found pitches from 7-10 inches. I know pitch depends on load and normally only 2 or us are on board. I currently have the old standard prop which may be an 8 inch. I would like to have the ability to carry 4 on occasion. Anyone have a pitch suggestion? Thanks Jimmy -- Jim Bower 504-884-2438 jimmbower@gmail.com http://anticipation-cruisingwiththebowers.blogspot.com/

On 9/17/2012 7:56 PM, Jim Bower wrote: <snip > I currently have the old standard prop which > may be an 8 inch. I would like to have the ability to carry 4 on occasion. > Anyone have a pitch suggestion? Jimmy, I went through this exercise with our 15 HP Yamaha 4 stroke and 10-6 Caribe. I ended up with 2 props. It was intentional - I had an argument with a reef in the Bahamas and spare props aren't so easy to come by there... The prop I had would plane both of us and the dogs, but not without some coaxing. I went down in pitch two notches, that prop planes 3 adults + dogs or 4 adults of average weight ( OK, maybe less than average at about 160 # ea) but won't plane with us plus 2 who weigh much more than we do. I also got a prop in between. I put on the low pitch prop when guests are aboard and use the "tweener" for normal use. I'd suggest you find the actual pitch of the prop you have installed, and work from there. It would help to know WOT rpm loaded if at all possible. I did lose a bit of top end, but insignificant overall. FWIW I paid <$80 for the prop. Steve -- Steve Sipe Solo 4303 "Maerin" Brunswick, GA