Why is 200 hp a bit much for Vs ?

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Originally Posted by RidgeRunner

Never wide open on our trips Reel. Besides, it won't achieve breakneck speed with the 23P prop until you lighten the load. Heavy load I see mid 50's Summer prop is a 21p Lightning that is close to the Mirage prop. Better mileage and tops out in the high 50's but is a better all round prop for fishing and cruising with a little more snap out of the hole. The 225 Optimax is pretty strong Genie Aye, I have a friend that replaced his twin 250's EFI with twin Optimax 225's with the same lower unit gears and he ran out of prop. I am not disputing the prowess of the 200 HO, I would take that in a heartbeat. Perhaps the difference lies in the center console versus cuddy on MPH?
Porpoise is non existent with normal trim angles, even with 30" setback. And I think the 250 is pushing 500 lbs.

your prop info makes no since, it's totally backwards, a higher pitch prop adds speed and hurts bottom end take off so your 23 pitch should go faster than your 21.