fishinwuf
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I have tried a few props on my 2310 w/F225 (2004 model, full transom & bracket, bottom paint, hard top, etc), trying to find that "perfect" prop. For speed, the 17" pitch Yam SWS was best, but I could not turn up the 5,500 rpm's recommended by Yam.
Tried a 15" pitch SWS and that puts me right on 6,000 rpm @ wot, but midgrange speeds fell.
I'm not so concerned with WOT speed, as long as I stay in the recommended RPM range.
Would like to re-gain the lost midrange speed from the 17P (3-5 mph), reduce porpoising (have to keep trim tucked in - too far IMO) and lastly, hold on plane at lower speed. Hole shot is pretty good considering the weight of the boat and the power of the F225, so do not want to lose anything there.
Is anyone running a 4 blade on a single engine 23 or 25, WA or PH? If so, please share what prop and numbers. I hear good things about Power-tech OFS and Merc Mirage on other boats, but can not find anyone running one on a Parker. Those babies are a little pricey to be buying for trial and error.
What about a permatrim or similar device? Anyone running one of them?
Tried a 15" pitch SWS and that puts me right on 6,000 rpm @ wot, but midgrange speeds fell.
I'm not so concerned with WOT speed, as long as I stay in the recommended RPM range.
Would like to re-gain the lost midrange speed from the 17P (3-5 mph), reduce porpoising (have to keep trim tucked in - too far IMO) and lastly, hold on plane at lower speed. Hole shot is pretty good considering the weight of the boat and the power of the F225, so do not want to lose anything there.
Is anyone running a 4 blade on a single engine 23 or 25, WA or PH? If so, please share what prop and numbers. I hear good things about Power-tech OFS and Merc Mirage on other boats, but can not find anyone running one on a Parker. Those babies are a little pricey to be buying for trial and error.
What about a permatrim or similar device? Anyone running one of them?