I was thinking the same thing, wondering if the tach was giving a correct reading.
I like the Powertech RXB4 on that style boat.
It...
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Is the rev limiter kicking in at 6500? or are you just not allowing it to go further?
What GPS speed are you getting at 6500 ?
got...Leave a comment:
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I'd try the 18.5 Suzuki if you can run it and see what happens.Leave a comment:
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What GPS speed did you get at wide open with your 250 Yamaha?
much difference in speed between your 17 4 blade and 19 3 blade props?
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I would go with a Powertech 16 pitch PTZ4 based on your top speed of 44 MPH.
The lower pitch will help with your holeshot.
and it should...Leave a comment:
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$629 for a Revolution 4Leave a comment:
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I can't think of anything.
Maybe get the older style smaller gearcase, might get a little faster.Leave a comment:
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last guy I had with the same setup ran a 17 Rev 4.
His initial email to me was this.
I'm disappointed with my 2017 Sea Pro 248 Deluxe...Leave a comment:
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got your email.
but I'll put it here to update this thread.
You said you couldn't trim up much at all without the boat porpoising.
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Well, I think the ECO would do well.
"Mr Demeanor" on THT had one. He tried every engine mounting position, moved batteries forward to...Leave a comment:
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Ok, RPM range 5200-6000 1.85 gear ratio
your turning just under 6000 at 54 MPH, so your at 7% slip at wide open which is fantastic
4500 RPM...Leave a comment:
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I have ran a lot of props on that boat. it does have a tendency to porpoise regardless of prop.
Last time I had two guys with a 25 Fountain,...Leave a comment:
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I'd go with a 15 1/2 x 17 pitch Mirage Plus, or Honda/Solas prop of the same size.Leave a comment:
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I don't know of any manufacturer that makes higher pitch props in counter rotation on that size gearcase.
easiest option would be to take...Leave a comment:
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I think a 17 pitch is where you will end up.
Does the boat handle well with the current 15 pitch and no top ? Doesn't porpoise, you don't...Leave a comment:
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Yamaha doesn't really have a lot of props to choose from.
The Saltwater series, big diameter classic 3 blade.
and the Reliance, small diameter...Leave a comment:
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for a prop that would do what your asking, I'd go with a Powertech OFS4.
Its a 15 1/4 x 15 four blade from Powertech.
Would give you more...Leave a comment:
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I agree, I don't see a downside to having one on that boat.Leave a comment:
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We did like moving the batteries from the bilge area into the console.
easier access, and it did help the boat at rest.
Really liked...Leave a comment:
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Less pitch is more RPM, but also very snappy. I've had guys that are big on watersports go too low on pitch before, and they felt like it was too jumpy...Leave a comment:
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