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18' Hooker/200 efi merc prop decision
18' Hooker/200 efi merc prop decision
I need to find a prop for my combo, just bought a '99 200 efi merc that had a new power head put on in '05, compression is 125 in all holes, boat is a '89 18 foot Hydrostream Hooker bass boat with a 6" jack plate. I generelly have alot of equipment in the boat, but I dont know where to start for a prop, since my last motor was an inline 6 115hp merc. Yes I would like to go fast, but getting out of the hole is more important to me, so any thoughts on where I should be starting for a prop would be great. Thanks, MIKE
Re: 18' Hooker/200 efi merc prop decision
evldoer wrote:I need to find a prop for my combo, just bought a '99 200 efi merc that had a new power head put on in '05, compression is 125 in all holes, boat is a '89 18 foot Hydrostream Hooker bass boat with a 6" jack plate. I generelly have alot of equipment in the boat, but I dont know where to start for a prop, since my last motor was an inline 6 115hp merc. Yes I would like to go fast, but getting out of the hole is more important to me, so any thoughts on where I should be starting for a prop would be great. Thanks, MIKE
I have a V-king with a 175 johnny. It has a renegade 4 blade 23 pitch and it'll snatch your head off! It'll only go about 65 MPH though.
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Re: 18' Hooker/200 efi merc prop decision
Well I ended up with a 24 pitch 4 blade stainless. On the gps I can do 50 mph, and I am maxing out at 5800 rpm. I wish my hooker wasnt so HEAVY!!
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Re: 18' Hooker/200 efi merc prop decision
You should be doing a LOT better than that, post some pics of your set up.
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Re: 18' Hooker/200 efi merc prop decision
I would imagine you have a heck of a holeshot with the 24". If you are hitting the limiter you need a taller prop.
Like hst said post some pictures of the back of the boat with the motor trimmed neutral.
Like hst said post some pictures of the back of the boat with the motor trimmed neutral.
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Re: 18' Hooker/200 efi merc prop decision
Running a Pro V Yamaha making about 220 hp. I run a 27 pitch Renegade with 10" of set back, hydraulic transom. Watch the water pressure.
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