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Prop for 2018 R23 with a Merc 150

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andremike

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So i was using the Mercury prop selector for my 2018 R23 with a Merc 150 and it gave me these recommendations. First off, I had to use the weight estimate, but feel like i wasnt putting in enough. sometime it would be blank.

What do you think?


Acceleration and Top Speed - Enertia 3 Blade 15.3" dia and 14" Pitch Sku 8M0151397

Overall: Enertia 3 Blade 15" dia and 15" Pitch Sku 8M0151399

Handling: Revolution 4 4 blade 14.6" dia and 15" Pitch Sku 8M026620
 
andremike said:
So i was using the Mercury prop selector for my 2018 R23 with a Merc 150 and it gave me these recommendations. First off, I had to use the weight estimate, but feel like i wasnt putting in enough. sometime it would be blank.

What do you think?


Acceleration and Top Speed - Enertia 3 Blade 15.3" dia and 14" Pitch Sku 8M0151397

Overall: Enertia 3 Blade 15" dia and 15" Pitch Sku 8M0151399

Handling: Revolution 4 4 blade 14.6" dia and 15" Pitch Sku 8M026620
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I am a BIG Enertia fan! I am leaning strongly into the 14p Enertia recommendation. I have a 24’ SSBXP with Mercury Verado Pro 200HP. 14p was too small, and had to go up to a 16p. You have a heavier boat and less HP. So, a smaller pitch would be warranted.
 
Nothing beats great first hand experience. We have some fantastic members in here.
 
Enertia is what we ran. Best prop we found for our set up. Started with a 15x15 and ended up with the 15.3x14 on a 2011 2275 RCW with a 150hp Merc Pro XS.
 
andremike said:
This is what's currently on my boat... an Enertia
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Need to know your wot RPM numbers with that 13P? Each inch of pitch is worth about 150-200 rpm on average. Larger pitch, rpm comes down and vice versa..

If my memory serves me correct, your WOT is between 5000 and 5750 or 5800. You want to to be the lightest weight you can be have your rpm be as close to 5800 as you can. That way when you load up with fuel, people, gear etc, you still fall within the recommended wot RPM.
 
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