Changing props – how much torque 2001 Mercury Optimax 200hp?

@bwp777 That statement re prop torque at 100# came directly from Bass Cat Boat and they stated their rigging dept. does all theirs at the 100# torque rating – in general imagine almost all their props that go out are Fury, Tempest+, Trophy+ with Fury being the most? Not positive but some of the hub kits have a 2 piece “rubber” insert with the outside one being about 4″ long and then a conical stepped inside that one about 2″ long – I has seen quoted before and in last few days those use the 100# torque. My last Classic I had for 8 yrs. had 4 different props I put on but with that same type hub kit and after checking, I used the 100# torque on each when changed, taken off to clean, re-grease, etc.

Maybe last of this story re prop for this rig? Ran the 23″ Fury and at 3 1/2″ ptp got out of the hole quick, ended up at 5700 rpm’s and gps of 67. Now trim was only in 3rd of 10 digital positions and speed was increasing but due to 5 mph zones couldn’t wait for it to max out, had to shut down. I’m guessing speed would have hit at least 69 – 70 mph if a little more distance and raising trim a little more? No chine walk at that time and rooster tail maybe half way up toward top of cowling. Big difference that what it had been and able to fish some finally. A big THANK YOU to a member on here in my obtaining a 23″ Fury!!!!