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Location: Plover, WI | I'm in need of some help regarding propping my engine. I currently have a 2012 Mercury 60 EFI Fourstroke. A look at the prop has numbers stamped in it. 73134A45. A search has it listed as a Mercury Black Max 10 5/8" x 12. It has 3 blades. I have a sticker on the motors lower unit that says 12x22 1.83:1. Not sure what that means.
Boat is Crestliner 1650 Pro Tiller
WOT rpm is 6300
Top speed (1 person w/gear) 34
What I want is faster holeshot. Im struggling to get on plane with 2-3 people and gear. I also pull a tube with my 2 girls in it and struggled to get on plane. The tube pulling is really only for 1-2 weeks out of the season, but is the bigger reason.
The questions are what are my options to attain the better holeshot/acceleration?
I'm at a loss as if my prop is a 12 pitch, I can't really go lower. Would a 4 blade help? SS for less flex? Any and all suggestions welcomed.
Thanks
Mike |
