Topic: Right prop for the boat

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November 6, 2017 at 4:28 pm #457722

donbest
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Well I just bought a 2017 Eyra with an Evinrude 250G2. The boat came from Alabama and yesterday took it to Navaho Lake in Northern New Mexico for the first time since we bought it. It was not able to get on plane unless my wife was going to sit on the bow for about 30 seconds(not too happy). It has a RX4 prop 15-25 which would probably work fine at near sea level but not at 6,100. Can anyone suggest what prop I should be using? ThanksDon505-459-9655

November 6, 2017 at 9:17 pm #457723

mike dominick
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What were your rpms when you were able to get on plane? I would find a prop in a 23 or 21 pitch and see what you can do with that. If you know any of the guys in the Nevada BASS Nation, they should point you in the right direction, theres also some guys in the Colorado Nation running Cats. If you havent faced the high altitude issues before, youre about to join the club. I would really try to borrow a 23 Tempest or BravoXS four blade and try those. You arent going to be running a 25 pitch prop at 6100 feet.

November 6, 2017 at 10:38 pm #457724

FishStalker
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PM sent, have a good friend that lives in Aztec that can help. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

November 7, 2017 at 1:24 am #457725

Toadrustler
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Move to Texas. And buy a Mercury. Problem solved.

November 7, 2017 at 3:39 am #457726

donbest
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Mike I wasnt paying close attention to the RPMs at plane. Several starts the prop didnt cavitate at all so maybe 2000. Once I did get the prop cavitated and had the RPMs to 4500 but didnt help much. Your right about running a 25. I wont be at that altitude all the time but when I do we will need another prop. Will need to get acquainted with the local bass fishermen and see if I can borrow someones prop. Thanks for the great feedback.FishStalker please let me know the contact info of you friend. Toadrustler. Would prefer to visit Texas and see how good this Evinrude is before jumping ship.

November 7, 2017 at 3:41 am #457727

FishStalker
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I sent a PM with his info, let me know if it came thru. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

November 7, 2017 at 3:09 pm #457728

donbest
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George. I got it, thanks. I will give him a call today.

November 7, 2017 at 4:46 pm #457729

FishStalker
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Jay can help, hes been in the bass fishing business a long time Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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