What prop to start

**cameronj** · 11-15-2020, 10:53 AM

Hi everyone,

I recently picked up a 1991 hydrostream vegas, which is going in for a splashwell delete, 3" transom, 2 knees, thicker fiberglass layup and stringers. I traded the 2.4 200, blown bridgeport powerhead and some money for a 2010 rebuilt 250 mercury proXS. I have no idea what prop i should purchase to start with this coming spring, does anyone have a similar setup that could recommend me a pitch and type of prop? I currently have a 23p tempest plus and a 25p quicklsilver both of which i would assume are way to low in pitch.

I would like to stay under 1000 dollars as im sure after testing etc. i may need it to be modified or another prop.

It will be on a hydraulic jackplate with 6" of setback, any idea what speeds it would be capable of?

**David** · 11-15-2020, 04:07 PM

V bottom or XT? Sport master or torque master? 1.75 or 1.87 or gears? Max rpm for that motor? Without knowing enough I would guess a 28 Trophy

**David** · 11-15-2020, 09:08 PM

Transom. How is the core and floor?

**cameronj** · 11-16-2020, 08:42 AM

Transom floor and core will be all new.

LU is a fleetmaster 1.75

**David** · 11-16-2020, 12:54 PM

Fleet master is not the best choice. It has no torque tab and I don’t think the water pick ups will work at you best engine heights. You would be better off with a sport master or coned torque master.

**cameronj** · 11-16-2020, 01:18 PM

Sorry never noticed the top question, it is a V bottom not an XT.

Hmmmm.... well thats not good because im assuming it will be hard and $$$$$ to find a sport master

**Merc 2.5** · 11-16-2020, 03:55 PM

Originally Posted by cameronj

Sorry never noticed the top question, it is a V bottom not an XT.

Hmmmm.... well thats not good because im assuming it will be hard and $$$$$ to find a sport master

have sumone cone ur lower , b lot cheaper , then maybe down the rd find u a sporty

**DangerNewb** · 11-16-2020, 05:37 PM

I'll have a couple lower units for sale soon. Both are getting serviced in New Bern, NC. One is a CLE case with regular gears and prop shaft. Other is a coned torquemaster. Will post an ad once I have them back from the shop. Not sure yet on price. See how much it costs me to get them done.