Voyager set up and prop advice

[steve turner]

Hi I have an 84 voyager with a 91 xr4 4” setback looking for set up and prop advice. Currently prop shaft is about 2” below pad stock motor old 21pitch high 5 running 5500 rpm at 48 mph all advice is appreciated thanks

[LakeFever]

That’s not a lot of motor for that hull. There’s probably 10mph or maybe a little more to be had with that power level on that thing. A 24p small ear chopper with some extra cup might work ok on the lower end of cost. A trophy or a tempest might work good. I don’t think I’d try to turn anything above 26 pitch but ya never know til ya try it. All about how much time you want to work at it and how many props you want to try to find the one you like best. My pile has grown past 20 now lol and I’m small potatoes compared to many around here in terms of prop count

might have some luck raising the motor a hole or two but you have to keep your eye on water pressure.

[David]

Do you have the small 4.25” gear case with the 1.78 gears? V bottom or tunnel? I’d buy a used Trophy to start either way

[Merc Speed]

​I had a 84 voyager with a 200 pro max with a 6 inch Jack Plate. My 24 trophy ran about 65mph I also had a small ear 22 pitch chopper modified and big ear 24 pitch chopper both ran between 69 and 72 mph depending on conditions smaller pitch revving higher speed about the same. That high 5 may be dragging it down. Have you checked compression done a leak down test ? I would think at least low 60 with your motor.

[steve turner]

thanks im not looking for much with the 150 just know 48 isn't acceptable lol

[steve turner]

finally got on water and jacked motor up almost 5 inches was much better need different prop for sure

[steve turner]

yes small case v bottom wanting to try a 24 it sounds like

[steve turner]

ya long story motor is sound merc tech prop is totally wrong for this boat im sure small gearcase old 21 pitch high 5 but isn't doing me any favors im sure

[LakeFever]

Tempest has a lot of pitch options. Keep your eye out for one of those too. I had to look for a while to find the 24 small ear they are getting old now and lots of em are smushed. Yamaha drag props are nice too if you find one. Happy hunting

[David]

The Tempest hub is to big for the XR4 gear case. I used to get around 70-72 with a 24 Laser on my Virage/XR4, so I think less then 24”

My vote is a 22 Trophy to start. Or the 22 RE4 that is for sale here

[LakeFever]

Oh dang I forgot the small case. Even more reason to go chopper imo. Ive got a couple lasers, meh not enough holding power although good holeshot and ran ok, just not exciting nor able to lift the hull much. I have a RE27 thats runs good, that would be fun, and the 22 would probably rock as im sure youd spin a lot more RPM if you get the engine height right

[Merc Speed]

Hey Steve I would sell my mod 22 chopper the pitch was increased to 23, PM if you are interested.

[steve turner]

thank you

[steve turner]

waiting for the wind to lay down and tourists to go away lol hope to test afew props soon interested though thanks

[LakeFever]

Bumping this to see how your gains went and what prop you ended up with?