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 Strange request
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05/07/20 12:46 AM
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savntay
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I have a strange request and need some help..
I have a New to Me 2011 Nitro with a 115 Mercury and after doing some research it appears that the prop that I'm running might be too much. I have a Laser II 22pitch 3 blade prop currently and its very slow getting on plane. I think I should be using a 17 or 15 pitch prop, I'm 6'1 250lbs and my fishing buddy is also a big guy. With both of us in the boat or when I take the wife and kiddos out, its slow getting there.
I would like to test both props to see which one would work the best for me. Does someone in the Fort Worth area have a 17 or 15 pitch prop that I can use to test out. I would hate to spend a couple of hundred dollars on the wrong prop. Or has anyone tried these 2 props on a similar motor that can give me any feedback.
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Re: Strange request
[Re: savntay]
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05/07/20 12:56 AM
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Topwater2
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I'm no expert but I think that the 22 pitch is way too much.
FishKen
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Re: Strange request
[Re: savntay]
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05/07/20 02:01 AM
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Pat Goff
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Get it right the first time, base your prop size on loaded max rpms.
So, with your regular fishing load, full throttle, full trim what is your rpms? Based on that you can get what you need.
Pat Goff Seadrift TX ![[Linked Image]](https://i.ibb.co/X48Kbbq/scooter-shallow.jpg)
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Re: Strange request
[Re: savntay]
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05/07/20 05:05 PM
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PlanoPaul
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I think it’s either going to be a 19 or 17.
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Re: Strange request
[Re: savntay]
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05/07/20 05:07 PM
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Too Fat 2 Fish
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I've got a 17 you can use, text me 214-930-0405
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Re: Strange request
[Re: savntay]
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05/07/20 05:08 PM
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Too Fat 2 Fish
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I've got a 17 you can use, text me 214-930-0405. I'm in grapevine
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Re: Strange request
[Re: Pat Goff]
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05/07/20 08:35 PM
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savntay
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Get it right the first time, base your prop size on loaded max rpms.
So, with your regular fishing load, full throttle, full trim what is your rpms? Based on that you can get what you need. I'm turning around 5400rpms with a full load
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Re: Strange request
[Re: savntay]
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05/07/20 10:43 PM
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PlanoPaul
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Get it right the first time, base your prop size on loaded max rpms.
So, with your regular fishing load, full throttle, full trim what is your rpms? Based on that you can get what you need. I'm turning around 5400rpms with a full load 19P should be close.
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Re: Strange request
[Re: savntay]
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05/14/20 05:08 AM
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Larry Mosby
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I ran a 19 pitch when I had a 125 hp so I’d think you’d need a little less
Larry Mosby
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