New Solas props from Impros on 09 212ss212ss

[DCB-270]

Just installed dynfly 14 20 from Impros. Talked to Dave and he thinks he has the right pitches. We'll see. Also put new plastic wear rings. Haven't had it out yet to try it out. Fingers crossed. My stock stuff was worn from all the muddy water this year and many years of use.

 

[DCB-270]

@Speedling did you put props on your SS?

 

[Bruce]

I will be excited to hear how they work for you!!!

How is the anodization inside your pumps? Mine is flaking off pretty terribly.

 

[swatski]

@DCB-270 Don't throw your OEM impellers just yet.

I have to say these 2009 212 impellers are completely different shape that what they use in 1.8l, your OEM looking very much like Solas Dynafly.

 

[DCB-270]

I will be excited to hear how they work for you!!!

How is the anodization inside your pumps? Mine is flaking off pretty terribly.

No flaking. Just a little dirty.
I had them on my other two Yamahas. A lot better take off and usually 1=2 mph on top. Hopeing for the same.

 

[DCB-270]

@DCB-270 Don't throw your OEM impellers just yet.

I have to say these 2009 212 impellers are completely different shape that what they use in 1.8l, your OEM looking very much like Solas Dynafly.

They came with the boat. They have the nut for the wrench on the impeller. Any Sola's I've seen requires the tool to remove.

I'll keep then for back ups in case I damage the new ones.

 

[Ronnie]

I look forward to reading about your results and hope they are positive.

 

[Speedling]

@Speedling did you put props on your SS?

Sure did!
Straight up 14/20 solas from amazon. No custom pitches.
Mine were pretty beat up and bent to some crazy pitches. I still don't have max rpms out of them and could de-pitch ever so slightly. Don't have my bending setup at this new house yet but will tweak that when i do.

 

[DCB-270]

Well I'm holding Impros gets it right.

 

[Speedling]

Well I'm holding Impros gets it right.

They do a great job from everything i hear.

 

[DCB-270]

Finally got out. 9300 on both. I'll run them the rest of the season then send them back to Impros this winter. Try and get at least 10000.

 

[Speedling]

Yeah, i am about 9800 but i don't want to send mine in anywhere yet.
What was top speed?

 

[DCB-270]

Wasn't even 50.

 

[Speedling]

Wasn't even 50.

It will be when you get them dialed in.
My fastest was 52 but i can hit 50 with a wife and 3 kids on the boat.
Get your rpms and you will be all set.

 

[DCB-270]

Yea I was 52 with stock props. Looking for a little more.

 

[Speedling]

Yea I was 52 with stock props. Looking for a little more.

Dreamometer or gps? I know when my gauge says 55 it's 52 gps

 

[DCB-270]

Speedo. Never check ed this boat on GPS.

 

[Speedling]

Speedo. Never check ed this boat on GPS.

If you want to do over 50 mph for sure don't check gps

 

[swatski]

@DCB-270 I am not surprised, actually. I have done a lot of testing, and am back to use the OEM impellers, only. And always new. If I had to refurbish, send them to Skat.

Tried very hard to prove to myself that those shiny aftermarket impellers are actually an upgrade... But, for me, they could never outperform the OEM. Come to think of it - are there any solid, verifiable data showing that an aftermarket impeller outperforms Yamaha OEM? Solas Concords may be faster by a hair, maybe, but cavitate the most. Skats (Trak) are probably the closest (I tested some Riva editions which were okay) but overall you can not beat the OEM, I don't think.

I think buying new OEM impellers, when you need them, is the way to go. Best prices I find are Powersports Parts 4 Less http://www.powersportsparts4less.com/default.asp.

Regarding Impros, I think they USED TO be great. Not anymore, IMHO.
Most of the "packages" they offer (for repair or repitch) do NOT include welding the OD back to specs... That is farcical for a company that is supposed to be a racing legend and a benchmark for quality.
Hate to tell you but I doubt they even touched your Solas... With any serious repitching they would loose the shine, and even Impros "racing" finish is groovy, not shiny like a brand new Solas. That shine does nothing to performance, but you can tell if the impeller was seeing some serious work...

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[Speedling]

@DCB-270 I am not surprised, actually. I have done a lot of testing, and am back to use the OEM impellers, only. And always new. If I had to refurbish, send them to Skat.

Tried very hard to prove to myself that those shiny aftermarket impellers are actually an upgrade... But, for me, they could never outperform the OEM. Come to think of it - are there any solid, verifiable data showing that an aftermarket impeller outperforms Yamaha OEM? Solas Concords may be faster by a hair, maybe, but cavitate the most. Skats (Trak) are probably the closest (I tested some Riva editions which were okay) but overall you can not beat the OEM, I don't think.

I think buying new OEM impellers, when you need them, is the way to go. Best prices I find are Powersports Parts 4 Less http://www.powersportsparts4less.com/default.asp.

Regarding Impros, I think they USED TO be great. Not anymore, IMHO.
Most of the "packages" they offer (for repair or repitch) do NOT include welding the OD back to specs... That is farcical for a company that is supposed to be a racing legend and a benchmark for quality.
Hate to tell you but I doubt they even touched your Solas... With any serious repitching they would loose the shine, and even Impros "racing" finish is groovy, not shiny like a brand new Solas. That shine does nothing to performance, but you can tell if the impeller was seeing some serious work...

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So @swatski who would you send out impellers to then? I have a set of oem impellers but were a little beat up. Switching to the solas in my case let me go from 45 ish to 50 plus.
You just send everything to skat?