2 yrs ago, I ran a 11 3/4 X 12 prop which came with my boat. Boat would plane out great, but top end speed was only 30 with me solo and 26-27 with gear and a buddy or 2. I noticed I was over the recommended RPM of 5800. I was around 5900/6000 RPM's.
I got a 11 X 15 prop and it lowered the RPM to where it should be, top end speed is 35 with me solo and 30 with gear and a few buddies. However, it planes out REAL slow. This prop turns the boat better too.
This 11X15 is considered a speed prop where as the other prop is considered standard. From my understanding, the standard prop is better for tubing, etc....I have not tried the speed prop for tubing, but can tell it won't do the job becuaseit planes out real slow. I rarely tube with the family and fish 80% of the time solo.
What prop would you stay with and or recommend? These are Michigan Match props.
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Trailblazin
2 yrs ago, I ran a 11 3/4 X 12 prop which came with my boat. Boat would plane out great, but top end speed was only 30 with me solo and 26-27 with gear and a buddy or 2. I noticed I was over the recommended RPM of 5800. I was around 5900/6000 RPM's.
I got a 11 X 15 prop and it lowered the RPM to where it should be, top end speed is 35 with me solo and 30 with gear and a few buddies. However, it planes out REAL slow.
This prop turns the boat better too.
This 11X15 is considered a speed prop where as the other prop is considered standard. From my understanding, the standard prop is better for tubing, etc....I have not tried the speed prop for tubing, but can tell it won't do the job becuaseit planes out real slow. I rarely tube with the family and fish 80% of the time solo.
What prop would you stay with and or recommend? These are Michigan Match props.
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