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flabum1017
09-22-2009, 06:44 PM
I have transformed over to the dark side and am looking for advice on a prop.


1984 16' Baja with a 1996 175 EFI 20" Merc bolted straight to the transom. I cannot go with a jackplate right now because the boat will not fit in the garage with one, so the motor will stay on the transom.

The boat was rigged with a 115 Lemmonrude and a 22 Raker, I was getting 56 MPH @ 5600 RPM and had to trim a lot to get it to go. I went with the Merc mainly to get better holeshot especially while carrying 4 people. The V-4 was a bit doggy without changing props.

What would be a good starting point?

David
09-22-2009, 08:35 PM
24 or 26 Trophy? Lots of lift to make up for no setback. But 400 lb on a 16 foot boat, maybe you don't need setback.

Lasers are cheap and might work well for you.