What Props?

[Don't Trip]

Hello, I have a 25' DVSC with twins F150's, I am currently running the stock black stainless steel props. Does anyone know or has anyone changed props on a simalar set-up, I would like to gain some fuel effeciency and maybe speed if possible. Hole-shot is not my biggest concern, although I don't want over burden the engines either.


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[Frank S.]

hey there,

i purchased (used) a 2005 2530 with twin 150 yammies (in 2006) and the guy i bought the boat from was an older gent that was an engine specialist for mercedes benz for 40 years plus... anyway when i bought the boat i commented that it had merc props....he said he did some calculations and that was the best prop for my boat. i don't recall the size and pitch but i will check and get back to you. i have been using the same set up since june '06 with no problems although i have nothing else to compare it too either.....he did say he had some cavitation issues(which i definetly have not had) but struck me as the type of guy that was anal about the power train preformance knowing his background.

frank s.

 

[Don't Trip]

Thanks, that is exactly the type of info I am looking for. Right now, I probably average around 1.6 to 1.7 GPM fuel burn, and at 4500 RPM's I am cruising about 30 MPH. I would like to increase fuel efficiency, I have heard that those Merc props are more speed oriented, which would increase my fuel efficiancy by going faster at lower RPM's.

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[B-Faithful]

No one beats Merc props... Plug your numbers into here:

http://sites.mercurymarine.com/portal/p ... ema=PORTAL