Which prop ?

**STELLIX** · 04-12-2017, 09:28 PM

Any recommendations and which prop to try first on my Hydrostream Vector with 2.5 EFI 150 ?

**David** · 04-13-2017, 08:05 PM

How high is the engine? All round use or top end? 2:1 gearcase? 30 small ear chopper if you can find one is my low buck choice. 30 ET if you have money.

**STELLIX** · 04-13-2017, 09:25 PM

I'd like it to be able to come out of the hole easy with a couple people in it. I just put the jack plate and motor on it today , I set the jackplate in the center of its adjustment slots and have the prop shaft about even with the pad . I'm going to try to finish rigging it this weekend so hopefully I'll be able to run it soon. I have it setup side steering with Seastar Pro steering , 3" Slidemaster plate . The only prop I have is a 4 blade Trophy 25p, I figured I would go ahead and try to find a better one

**STELLIX** · 04-16-2017, 08:15 AM

I found this one, would this one be a good prop to start out with? http://m.ebay.com/itm/252845012696

**David** · 04-17-2017, 07:33 PM

Yes to the EBay prop. Your Trophy should have good acceleration and run mid 60's

**STELLIX** · 04-17-2017, 07:37 PM

Does the price seem ok even though it needs a hub replaced?

**David** · 04-18-2017, 07:20 PM

It has a bite out of a blade plus hub trouble? I'd try my luck on some of the props for sale here than buy known issues. If it were my money...

**STELLIX** · 04-18-2017, 08:17 PM

Thanks for the advice. I've been looking but I'm not sure what to buy. The boat is almost ready to take for a test run. It's been a ton of work so far, hopefully it runs as good as it looks.

**STELLIX** · 04-18-2017, 08:29 PM

Are all the Mercury props the same spline and size hub?

**XstreamVking** · 04-19-2017, 05:35 AM

All v-6 props are the same except for the "fat shaft" series used on the racing lower units. I would run the prop u have before I bought any more. Need a starting point to move fwd. Get some vids of it running and see how it runs out.

**nitro_rat** · 04-19-2017, 06:39 AM

There's a 27 srx in the marketplace that needs a polish that dropped price to $250. I like mine, and others seem to like it too.

**STELLIX** · 04-19-2017, 06:49 AM

I know that's what I should do but I'm getting excited about it as it comes together and ready to put a nasty looking prop on it !!

**XstreamVking** · 04-19-2017, 06:54 AM

One prop will not do it all. I have 3 I run on my V-King. Depending on what I will be doing that day. ET for top speed. chopper for playing around with med load, and a tempest thru hub for a heavy load or for running in the rougher salt water areas. The trophy might work for a playing around prop. A real go fast prop will cost more and not be intended for everyday use.