1994 Pantera 2 with 200 Mariner Magnum EFI – Prop recommendations

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December 14, 2015 at 4:34 am #422622

mtorlee
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Hi folks – I have a 1994 Pantera 2 with a 200 Mariner Magnum EFI. I am currently running a 23p lazer 2… but have also run a 25 trophy. When my boat has a full tournament load (and the live wells start to fill up) – the hole shot on both props is awful. Is there anyone out there that is running a similar setup? What props have you tried? I was thinking of trying a 23p tempest plus or 24p fury. Does any one have any opinions or advice that they could offer?Thanks for your help. Last edited by mtorlee on December 14th, 2015, 4:48 am, edited 2 times in total.

December 14, 2015 at 1:35 pm #422623

Bass Cat Boats
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There are a lot of variables on a 1994 model and the propeller is least measurable. You should try the 25 Trophy and if that doesnt work well, there is more to this than propeller alone. Realizing your probably new to set up, you have to check to see what your up against and that will take a couple hours. We need RPM, performance notes, engine heights, gear load, and more. Lets see what you have and take it a step at a time. BCB

December 15, 2015 at 1:10 am #422624

Preacherboy
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I have a 93 P2 with a Mercury 200 EFI and 25P Trophy and I love it. Hole shot seems great to me, and 71 is all Ive had the nerve to reach at this stage of my experience, which is plenty for me.

December 15, 2015 at 4:57 am #422625

jignpig
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24 trophy. That should take care of hole shot. Gonna have to watch your rpms on top end though.96 Eyra/12 Mercury 175 Pro XS with 2015 single axle trailer2017 Victory Gunner

December 15, 2015 at 5:50 pm #422626

87gtNOS
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I just bought a 95 P2 with a 200 XRi and it has a 24 Fury on it….wont get to run it until April! I am thinking 25M Yamaha prop…my buddy has one that I will test out…along with a 27M.

December 15, 2015 at 7:33 pm #422627

Jstew
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Everybodys got a 200 and nobodys sharing which one. Merc made both a 2.5L 200 and a 3.0L 200. The 2.5L made its power all on top and was a torqueless slug out of the hole. For the 2.5L youll need a smaller diameter prop and a lot more venting to leave the hole. Youll probably like a Trophy the best. As well – you cant have too small of a prop or youll live in the limiter on the top. This motors going to be a challenge on both bottom end and top end to make happy.The 3.0L 200 is a beast. With its torque, itll pull virtually any prop you want to bolt on. Itll spin large diameter props easily out of the hole and your only real concern will be propping the top end.

December 15, 2015 at 8:28 pm #422628

jignpig
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3.0 liter 200s didnt arrive on the scene until the 2000s. These guys are running XRI and Magnum EFI which is 2.5 blocks, so older trophies would serve well.96 Eyra/12 Mercury 175 Pro XS with 2015 single axle trailer2017 Victory Gunner

December 15, 2015 at 9:14 pm #422630

NJBass
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I have a 98 PII with a 200 Mariner.I typically run a 25 pitch Trophy Plus. Works great……great hole shot and top end.Sometimes in the summer months I will drop to a 24 pitch Trophy Plus, need to watch the rpm though on the top end.25 is great all around prop for my set up
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