which prop

I picked up my 04 FTD a couple weeks ago. It came with the 25 Trophy. My buddy ( he knows how to drive) ran the boat up to 74 GPS, and hit the rev limiter. I got it up to 72.6 GPS and hit the rev Limiter. Both are with full oil and 50 gal of fuel, light to moderate fishing load. He thinks a 26 would be the ticket for this boat, and 76 for a top speed. I have one coming and will let you know the results.

Please contact me as rcnbobnorton@msn.com if you want to swap the trophy plus for a 26 tempest plus.ThanksBob

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with that engine you should be able to turn a 25m yamaha prop and it should perform well. i had a 94 p2 and ran the yamaha 25 and a tempest 25. the tempest had a little better hole shot but the yamaha was better on top end. niether one of those will have the hole shot that your getting from your 23. not sure about the rpm s that you should be turning. i do know at that time yamaha was gearing all their foots to turn the original 25m props. they have made their props heavier since 91 though so you will just have to try it and see how it runs out. i dont think i would worry about that motor as long as i could keep the rpm range somewhere around 5500. dont overlook the 4 blade trophy if you can find one in a 25 pitch it will have better hole shot than the three blade and less steering torque and the top end will be close to the three blade. robert

i know the feeling mark. anytime i have needed or wanted a prop they were all above my budget. there are some good used props out there that are affordable and you might even find someone willing to trade with you. good luck.

try a 25 Fury