Recent content by PinnacleG23

Well my first thought is you bought a Pontoon boat not a runabout. 48-50 is quite fast, and I don't think you'll spend much time there. Is what it is, while pretty good, those hulls aren't built for speed. Their displacement hulls. However, in the never ending quest for speed and efficiency...

Probably too late for you, but I've owned both the traditional ESP and now the Bowrider. hands down the Bowrider is a better design. The ability to see over the people in the front is a game changer. Both my son-in laws wondered why I was making the switch until they use it. Now their fans...

Tested the Power tech ofs4 in a 15 pitch. While a good prop, it’s slip numbers were no better than the enerita, and it was a few ticks slower. Not a bad prop, but nothing gained over the enerita and about 3mph slower at the top end, which I’d expect with a four blade.

The Silverado is the quicksilver version of the Mirage Plus. A legend in the industry, but old tech. It’s a large diameter prop. I would try a 19 Enerita or a 17 enerita eco. Similar name but two completely different props. In my area the Enerita is the preferred prop for pontoons The 19...

Thx for the feedback. From what you've said, I'd think I could go up one hole without any issues. I plan to move it one hole this fall. Agree on the ECO, but unfortunately it only comes in 17 pitch and up, and from what I read its so large I'd actually need to pitch down to turn it. I tried a...

I currently run a 16P Enerita. Excellent prop, but getting some slip with this boat in the mid-range, which I didn't get with my G23. I tried a aluminum blackmax 16x16. Interestingly it was similar to the enerita until 3600RPM, then it fell off the edge and the Enerita keep getting better and...

I'm also considering going up one hole. I'm hoping to hear from others, but if not I plan to try it next season. Unfortunately, I need the dealer to do it, and that requires yanking it out of the water, so I'll have it done this fall. I find my ventilation plate to be submerged quite a bit...

I've tested a number of props on two different bennington boats. Three blades, and four blades. What I can tell you is first Stainless will outperform aluminum significantly. Second the Mercury Enerita is by far the superior pontoon prop on the market. I would recommend a 14P Enerita I'd go...

I own a R24 bowrider with a 300 Merc. I've found this hull to be a different animal than my previous ESP. Rides very flat on the water compared, planes quickly and skims along. At times its almost too bow heavy with a bunch of people up there. Trim helps to a point. I'm currently mounted in the...

You cant go wrong moving to a stainless prop. Regardless of brand, moving to stainless is already a big upgrade. You just need to have enough horsepower to take advantage of the stainless. If not, you're probably wasting your money. The stainless, like an enerita three blade will give you...

I did some testing with a few on my G23, and returned a few. Nothing bad about them, but i think your stepping down a notch from the Mercury stainless props. There's a reason the Mercury props cost more. I found the Mercury propos to be smoother, more true to spec and generally better...

Thx hoping to try the Mirage as you suggest. I think the dealer will work with me to a point. I may also try the eco, provided its available in the pitch I need. Mercury suggests drooping down a pitch from the traditional to the eco due to its overly large blade area. I'll take the...

Dave what are you running for a prop and gear case?

Will be receiving a new R24 Bowrider this spring with a Mercury Verado 300HP 1:85 gearcase. Any experience with a similar rig and power regarding props? My dealer here typically uses Enerita, but wondering about other models and sizes. Anyone running a rig like this that has feedback would...

G23 with a 250 Verado, nope no issues what so ever with the tow line rubbing. never even comes close. The pole is a bit in the way at times, but you get use to it quickly. I do think its better than the wrap around two bar. I have the the standard aluminum ladder. its a bit of a pain to bend...