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| I recently bought a 1998 Ranger 692VS powered by a 2011 Mercury 175HP Pro XS. The boat is well loaded with 3 batteries, terrova, 3 depthfinders, a dozen rods, tackle, full gas and 15hp pro kicker.
The boat came equipped with a 5 blade mercury small hub 22 pitch. With 2 guys and full load, it performs decent out of the hole. Mid range is good, top end 51 mph gps max at 5500RPM barely. My only real complaints are when I have a full livewell and or a third person, the boat is a dog out of the hole. Also, in nearly all loads, it wants to struggle to stay on plane at 19 mph and takes a lot of throttle adjustment to keep it on plane. A PIA in rough water. I have found a 19P high five large hub. I'm wondering if it would work better than that small hub I have and let the engine turn some more RPMs. Redline is 6000.
If anyone has a similar set up or idea on what this alternative prop would do, let me hear it. I really like the boat but think that one area of performance could use some help. Thanks. | |
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