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[QUOTE]John23 - 2/10/2014  8:20 PM

I have the same boat with a 115 faststrike, which should perform similarly.  Here's what I know:

20p raker:  fast!  Just ok on the hole shot.  Need to keep weight to an absolute minimum.  49mph top speed on GPS.

18p raker:  better hole shot.  Weight is still an issue.  44-45 mph top speed.

Both raker props had a problem with the bow bouncing around a bit -- they were very trim sensitive.  If any kind of chop the speed would be compromised because I'd have keep the trim down to keep the bow down.

I tried a four blade prop from Turbo.  It was a FX4, and I think a 16p.  Good hole shot and a good "hold" in the water.  This prop wasn't great, though.

The one I use now is a 17p viper.  I really like it, but I can max out the RPMs at 6000 if I'm not careful.  The hole shot is incredible.  Top speed is about what you're getting (42ish).  The prop grabs the water really well.  If I could get get an 18p viper it would be perfect, I think.  The bigger diameter makes a positive difference, I think.

I don't think you're going to get above 45mph with a 115 and still have decent performance otherwise, but you might do better than you are right now.  Hope this helps.
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I have the same boat with a 115 faststrike, which should perform similarly. Here's what I know:

20p raker: fast! Just ok on the hole shot. Need to keep weight to an absolute minimum. 49mph top speed on GPS.

18p raker: better hole shot. Weight is still an issue. 44-45 mph top speed.

Both raker props had a problem with the bow bouncing around a bit -- they were very trim sensitive. If any kind of chop the speed would be compromised because I'd have keep the trim down to keep the bow down.

I tried a four blade prop from Turbo. It was a FX4, and I think a 16p. Good hole shot and a good "hold" in the water. This prop wasn't great, though.

The one I use now is a 17p viper. I really like it, but I can max out the RPMs at 6000 if I'm not careful. The hole shot is incredible. Top speed is about what you're getting (42ish). The prop grabs the water really well. If I could get get an 18p viper it would be perfect, I think. The bigger diameter makes a positive difference, I think.

I don't think you're going to get above 45mph with a 115 and still have decent performance otherwise, but you might do better than you are right now. Hope this helps.

Edited by John23 2/10/2014 8:22 PM