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Your specs are pretty much spot on for the configuration you mention. My previous engine was a 115 HO Evinrude with a 13.75 x 13 SS propeller by solas. Mph was around 27 to 28 with 2 people. This new Mercury is a little bit better for me with a 5 yr warranty. At present…. 14 x 14 four blade...

Dealer provided a new prop today. A 14 x 14 Mercury Spitfire. We both think this will bring the rpms up substantially on the new 150 Mercury. At present, I’m getting per Vessel View….5010 rpms at 32 mph. (15.5 x 15 prop) Hopefully this new prop will work more efficiently. Remember I have 2 logs...

Strongly suggest giving it to the dealer just to keep it in warranty. I’d be willing to bet a bad connection somewhere is to blame, usually a ground wire. Please let us know.

Thank you to everyone. Today during break in hour 5, engine hit 5100 rpm at full throttle….32 mph. After break in, my dealer has told me they will accommodate for a better prop if needed. So far, so good. I’m thinking decreasing the diameter of prop and changing to 14 pitch. Time will tell...

I know it’s years late, but your boat should be doing 30 mph with very little effort. Sounds like a slipped/bad propeller hub.

Thanks, The toons are super clean as I’m the first one in this year. This is all analog and if I change pitch, it will be to 14 or 14.5. The dealer is spot on with everything. Like I said, until break in is over…no changes are gonna be made.

Really want to see the rpms come up closer to 5700 to 5800. Hopefully in the next two weeks. If need be, maybe switch out to 16 x 15 or 16 x 14

15,25 x 15 Black Max Until it’s completely broke in.

Yep. Various speeds up to 4500 rpm’s and full throttle no more than 1 minute with at least 10 minutes in between. Have only open it up 3 times in 2.5 hours. Break-in Procedure IMPORTANT: Failure to follow the engine break-in procedures can result in poor performance throughout the life of...

Boat is in and now has 2.5 hours. For those that are wondering…. Top rpm so far is 5100 at 31 mph. Until engine is completely broke in, I’m leaving everything as is. Would like to see rpm closer to 5800, but not sure yet how to achieve without losing speed. Also still debating on Mobile Vessel View.

That boat must fly. Just got mine back and will launch this weekend. Only 1 problem…the trim indicator is in reverse no matter how it’s connected. Was told it’s a common problem when switching to Mercury.

Yes Sir

Jack a moderator shared this with me, so I’ll share it with you. Hopefully you’ll find it useful. Post in thread 'RePowering' https://club.benningtonmarine.com/threads/repowering.14216/post-180806

Thank you to ALL for the helpful thoughts and tips. The dealer and I discussed the props and decided during the Break In period, we would use his recommendation of a blade they always have success with…usually a Merc 4 blade. If I’m not happy with it, he would change out at no cost. At present...

That helps a lot….thank you. I wish I had the elliptical tubes as well.