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Looking for help Proping Tracker 175 TRW with Merc 60 HP 4-stroke #8478916 01/20/13 08:09 PM
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Got my new Tracker Pro Team 175 TXW w/ 60 HP Merc 4-Stroke out today for the first time. Everything worked good even the two HDS units I had installed over the last few days. Only issue, it seemed to rev too high over 6100 with this prop when I pushed it some for very, very short times. Prop part number imprinted on prop is 816706A45 which I believe is a 10 3/8 x 14. What do others run with this rig, looking for good speed and fairly light loads, me and one other max. I don't overload compartments or carry heavy loads. Also this is an aluminum prop and I was thinking about going with stainless but looking for best option for both.

Thanks for any help you can give me.

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Re: Looking for help Proping Tracker 175 TRW with Merc 60 HP 4-stroke [Re: Just_Old_Fisherman] #8483076 01/21/13 09:41 PM
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Someone with this exact setup should be able to help you.....I believe you may need a stainless prop in a little larger pitch. Generally that drops rpms. Dealer might allow you to try props until you get it right.

Re: Looking for help Proping Tracker 175 TRW with Merc 60 HP 4-stroke [Re: Just_Old_Fisherman] #8483739 01/22/13 12:19 AM
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Call Steve....nobody better

http://www.stevescustomprops.com/


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Re: Looking for help Proping Tracker 175 TRW with Merc 60 HP 4-stroke [Re: Just_Old_Fisherman] #8483808 01/22/13 12:34 AM
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Changed water pump impeller yesterday on a 2010 175 Tracker 60hp 4 stroke yesterday was a 10.25 X 16 stainless.


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Re: Looking for help Proping Tracker 175 TRW with Merc 60 HP 4-stroke [Re: txmasterpo] #8483900 01/22/13 12:54 AM
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Originally Posted By: txmasterpo
Call Steve....nobody better

http://www.stevescustomprops.com/


Did that this morning and Steve has one on the way. Should have known even here in NC Steve was my best bet. Hard to ignore his reputation having been on TFF for a few years.

Re: Looking for help Proping Tracker 175 TRW with Merc 60 HP 4-stroke [Re: Just_Old_Fisherman] #8484515 01/22/13 02:34 AM
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It's a 35-36 mph rig,that's what it is. It's a 4 stroke so it can run 6000 or 6100. Just take it easy,for now,break it in,and then see where you are. More Pitch is more Strain on your motor.

Re: Looking for help Proping Tracker 175 TRW with Merc 60 HP 4-stroke [Re: Just_Old_Fisherman] #8485642 01/22/13 02:07 PM
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thanks man.

your new prop should ship from power tech today. 3-4 business days via UPS to get there.


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Re: Looking for help Proping Tracker 175 TRW with Merc 60 HP 4-stroke [Re: Just_Old_Fisherman] #8487414 01/22/13 09:08 PM
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Not looking/expecting lots of speed, just want to get all I can out of what I have. If I had been looking for speed would have kept my 18' Triton/150 Merc.

Don't do tournaments any more, mostly just 2-5 hrs 15-30 miles from home. Looking to downsize, something a little easier to handle for an old codger. So far I like my change, especially towing it. And have plenty of room for me & my 2 fishing crazy grandsons when they get up from Fl.

Re: Looking for help Proping Tracker 175 TRW with Merc 60 HP 4-stroke [Re: Just_Old_Fisherman] #8490123 01/23/13 02:46 PM
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Understand. The rpms would be a little less with a second person in the boat. Look at the Mercury performance data for your motor,most are running a 14 pitch. Couldda gone 41 with the 75 on that boat.

Re: Looking for help Proping Tracker 175 TRW with Merc 60 HP 4-stroke [Re: Just_Old_Fisherman] #8491290 01/23/13 08:23 PM
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i get 42 gps with an old johnson 70 on my pro 175, i run a 17p prop for pulling tubes and skiers and a 19p the rest of the time, it jumps out of the hole with the 19p but i do loose about 500 rpm on top, gonna try a 4 cylinder on it next, i would like to have a 60mph tracker


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Re: Looking for help Proping Tracker 175 TRW with Merc 60 HP 4-stroke [Re: Just_Old_Fisherman] #8491510 01/23/13 09:24 PM
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you have a larger gear case than the lil merc.

he'll be fine with the wide blade i am sending him. his main concern was the little prop was blowing out. this sst prop won't do that.


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Re: Looking for help Proping Tracker 175 TRW with Merc 60 HP 4-stroke [Re: spankyttx] #8500097 01/25/13 07:37 PM
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I'm sure Steve picked the best performing prop,for that boat.I just don't think the op should expect 40 outta that rig. I prefer running quality to top speed,but that's just me.

Re: Looking for help Proping Tracker 175 TRW with Merc 60 HP 4-stroke [Re: Just_Old_Fisherman] #8506531 01/27/13 01:53 PM
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quality vs top speed, is that a getting old thing? lol


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Re: Looking for help Proping Tracker 175 TRW with Merc 60 HP 4-stroke [Re: Just_Old_Fisherman] #8644113 02/27/13 11:19 PM
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Steve took good care of me. Took care of the blow out problem and pinned to the seat 36-37 mph. Much better hole shot/slide out and good all around performance---getting all I would expect from a 60!

Went from 18 ft Triton with Merc 150,so wasn't looking for the speed.

Re: Looking for help Proping Tracker 175 TRW with Merc 60 HP 4-stroke [Re: Just_Old_Fisherman] #8708781 03/15/13 10:31 AM
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Changed water pump impeller yesterday on a 2010 175 Tracker 60hp 4 stroke yesterday was a 10.25 X 16 stainless.

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