Brand new mid hp motor?

[RidgeRunner]

I made it to the lake to try Ferman's 21P High Five prop. It is on plane in an instant and will stay on plane down to 11 MPH with two people on board so it wins in that department. It isn't as efficient as the 21P Thunderbolt 3 blade but it is real close. Top end was 44 and MPG of 7.1 at 3500 RPM running 26 MPH. The biggest difference is noticed in the mid-range punch. It was very smooth. I never ran the jack plate up, it was just an easy cruise for the most part.

[spareparts]

what was hte max rpm at WOT? 23P High Five perhaps?

[THEFERMANATOR]

Originally Posted by RidgeRunner

I made it to the lake to try Ferman's 21P High Five prop. It is on plane in an instant and will stay on plane down to 11 MPH with two people on board so it wins in that department. It isn't as efficient as the 21P Thunderbolt 3 blade but it is real close. Top end was 44 and MPG of 7.1 at 3500 RPM running 26 MPH. The biggest difference is noticed in the mid-range punch. It was very smooth. I never ran the jack plate up, it was just an easy cruise for the most part.

Figured it would work well for you. The high five was great for getting on plane, and held good, just didn't have much speed to it. It ran 50-52 on my PROLINE with just me in it, or 5 of us in it.

[RidgeRunner]

The High Five hit the limiter harder than the other 21P. It started cutting out cylinders (not so soft either) but that is with trim.

[THEFERMANATOR]

Originally Posted by RidgeRunner

The High Five hit the limiter harder than the other 21P. It started cutting out cylinders (not so soft either) but that is with trim.

Sounds like it needs more prop, or more cup in the 21. At least now you have a baseline to go off of instead of buying one blind.

[RidgeRunner]

I'm buying yours iffin you don't mind. LOL! By the time I get a fishing load and all my catch I will need the extra RRRR's It is a remarkable piece. I don't think a 23 will be doable.

[THEFERMANATOR]

Originally Posted by RidgeRunner

I'm buying yours iffin you don't mind. LOL! By the time I get a fishing load and all my catch I will need the extra RRRR's It is a remarkable piece. I don't think a 23 will be doable.

You can try that other one out to and see how it works. I think it was supposed to be close to a TEMPEST, just made by PRECISION. I would say the offer to trade out for a feeshin trip or 2 still stands, but I doubt you want whatever funk is on me getting on your boat. Last trip out I only got 1 trout, and didn't fair much better yesterday. It was such a slow day I kept a bluefish. Fishing in the backwaters north of Chas for redfish on an oyster bed, and hook up with a 20" bluefish. I then catch a 22" jack on the backside of it(and about 20 more out on the flats). I did end up picking up 4 small trout on 2 other bars on the edge of the bay. I keep seeing reds, can't get one to touch any of my lures for nothing.

[RidgeRunner]

I think you are too hard on yourself. You got a good trashcan slam.. That is better than the luck I had for sure..
While I was testing the prop, some lowlife SOB stole my blower and weed eater out of the garage. Wife and daughter were home at the time. Garage door was open, two trucks in the driveway. Someone just wandered up and decided they wanted them more than me...so I would rather lick a sailcat than to come home to that... Lets hope karma catches up to the lowly thief before anyone profits from the deal. Sorry to rant but I fear that black cloud is still looming over my head. It is you that should take the money and run my friend, standing next to me at this point is HIGH RISK. I will gladly take you fishing, multiple times if you dare, that is a real good offer. BUT that might be a bit too generous. Yikes props are $$$BIG$$$$. We will definitely work something out.