Prop Help

[Gfunk]

I have a 2001 150 Opti on mine with a 21" s/s prop on it. Runs fine, but I'm only getting about 4,800 rpms at WOT, 39 max mph. I swapped this motor onto this boat and then put a jackplate on it, so I knew I'd probably be looking at a new prop.
Does anyone have a similar setup and if so, what prop are you running? I'm thinking a 17" aluminum would work pretty good and get my rpm's up where they need to be.
Thanks in advance guys.

Now if I only had time to use it.......

[reelapeelin]

Originally Posted by Gfunk

I have a 2001 150 Opti on mine with a 21" s/s prop on it. Runs fine, but I'm only getting about 4,800 rpms at WOT, 39 max mph. I swapped this motor onto this boat and then put a jackplate on it, so I knew I'd probably be looking at a new prop.
Does anyone have a similar setup and if so, what prop are you running? I'm thinking a 17" aluminum would work pretty good and get my rpm's up where they need to be.
Thanks in advance guys.

Now if I only had time to use it.......

If your budget can stand it, a Mercury Mirage 17P x 15 1/2" Dia will probably do a pretty good job for ya...reason I feel that is cuz I tried one like that on mine when I first put a Honda 150 on and it was PERFECT...if you decide to stay w/aluminum, that size will most likely work for ya as well...let us know how it turns out..your Opti has PLENTY of torque to turn a big dia prop and I like a big wheel on V20s because of the deep V...

[spareparts]

If you run the Mirage, make sure its a Mirage plus, the early Mirage had too much blade surface on it for an outboard. The Mirage plus is an excellent prop, if you are trying to surface the prop any, you'll be better with a laser or a tempest. If you run across an old Yamaha black stainless prop with the straight back edges, give it a shot, you may be surprised what it will do

[reelapeelin]

Originally Posted by spareparts

If you run the Mirage, make sure its a Mirage plus, the early Mirage had too much blade surface on it for an outboard. The Mirage plus is an excellent prop, if you are trying to surface the prop any, you'll be better with a laser or a tempest. If you run across an old Yamaha black stainless prop with the straight back edges, give it a shot, you may be surprised what it will do

Thanks for clarifying the Mirage PLUS!!...

[Gfunk]

Thanks for the suggestions guys. Hate to spend the money without at least a rough idea of what I need.