Prop Help

[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...