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Location: NW WI | Steve is right in that you want to make sure the motor is fully broke in before you try different props. Unless you had an hour meter installed, a computer hooked up to the motor will be the only way to check the hours. You did break the motor in properly right?
To get the best performance, spend the money on a stainless prop. Your dealer can recommend the correct series of Merc props. Make sure you get the motor RPM's at or near the max rated for the motor with a typical load in your boat.
Trimming the motor = how I do it is to get to the cruising speed range you want to be at, trim the motor up until you see your RPM's start to rise quickly...that means the prop is starting to cavitate...then go back down on the trimp just a tad.
Enjoy the new boat....sounds like a sweet rig!
Edited by Ifishskis 6/6/2010 5:47 PM
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