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March 21, 2008 at 12:14 am #462462

Bass Cat Boats
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Thanks for the info. I have read a lot about props on this site and I know it is different on every prop. I like the info yall give, it is a big help. Thanks again. Mountain: I live in Idaho right now Dbasketman: yes I meant prop slip, my mind was wondering on that one. Can someone tell me the gear ratio for a 200 merc 05 efi? thanksLast edited by Allbright2120 on March 21st, 2008, 12:22 am, edited 1 time in total.

March 21, 2008 at 4:11 am #462464

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1:75 to 1. And that is the 3 LTR. EFI. The 2.5 is 1:86 to 1.

May 1, 2008 at 2:11 am #266739

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Yes it should be.

May 1, 2008 at 10:45 pm #266740

steeler34
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Let me know how it works. I have a 04 with 225 opti. I have tried a 27 trophy, cant quite get revs, a 26 tempest, little slow, and I have a 25 Power Tech, great out of the hole, hits revs a little to soon, but good overall. Wish there was a 26 High 5. Milton

May 5, 2008 at 2:50 pm #263519

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Theres nothing wrong with a five blade prop on this set-up, and im not sure youll gain any speed with a three blade, at least not in the overall performance of the boat. I ran a 22p four blade on my 90 model, and loved it. The old Mariner Mag III was a stout engine in its day, but liked to turn around 6,000rpms to keep it from fouling plugs. The 22p four blade(Predator) would run about 6,000rs winter or summer, and run in the low 60s, When it was new ! As boats age they tend to lose performance, both from the engine losing pep, and the boat not being as solid as new, and maybe taking on some moisture. Bottom line, try whatever prop you chose to try, but id try a four blade with the proper pitch and let her eat ! D.

May 5, 2008 at 5:08 pm #263520

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Hard to say on a 90 model if you will gain. Though we would start with a 22″ Trophy for a base on that rig. BCB

May 5, 2008 at 8:48 pm #263521

Jimpantera2
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I dont know what kind of numbers you are turning, but I have a 92 with a 150, and mine runs great with a 23.

May 18, 2008 at 7:00 pm #341246

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Not a bad choice, and a 25 Renegade is a better one. Your could try some of the Merc props, though we dont know where to begin other than a 25″ Trophy.

June 25, 2008 at 9:19 pm #398448

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The part number on your Tempest is embossed in the hub and it will get you what you need. They are all the same, and you can just request a new 25 Tempest. BCB

June 25, 2008 at 10:48 pm #398450

john1112
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I have a 07 P-2 (same hull as yours). Im running a a 25 Tempest now but when the weather gets cooler, I run a 26 Trophy. If your current prop is still servicable, you might want to get a differiant size or prop.

July 9, 2008 at 12:03 pm #308444

b lipton
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jr, You can tap the thrust washer with a small hammer to break it loose from shaft no big deal. Washer should be fine. I could staighten out your prop for you balance etc. Give me a call if you need any help. Im just outside St. Louis and ship UPS daily. Bob Lipton Performance Props St. Charles, Mo. 15 Droste Square Zip 63301. Oh yea, a little grease on prop shaft splines will do it.

November 30, 2008 at 10:10 am #301940

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Use what you have for now and at a later time adjust for peak performance. It is likely you have the right prop for that boat/engine combo.

December 1, 2008 at 6:51 am #301941

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We usually use the 27 Yamaha T Series on most. Though the 25 M Style Pro Series will perform fine for some. If you want to get up and run, then try a 27 T sometime. BCB

December 1, 2008 at 8:20 pm #301942

Traybird.basscatowners
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I am running that same hull and motor down here in Bridge City, TX. I like the 27T-1 yamaha prop. The 25p you have should give you a better hole shot and less topend. 27 for me cause I like to go as fast as I can. My hole shot is a little slow. I tried a 26 Fury and it did well overall with everything. Holeshot, midrange, and topend but it wasnt quit as fast as the 27T-1. I have also tried a tempest and it did so-so. The TXP prop I tried did horrible. But you can get them tuned to do almost anything you want with a good prop guy.

January 3, 2009 at 2:56 am #413907

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Our suggestion would be a 25 Fury to try. We also ran a 25 Tempest on this rig though the 25M runs well usually.
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