2014 z7 prop slip

[AndrewM-Fishing]

2014 Z7 150 ProXS new to me. Motor serviced and checks out. Tempest just got cleaned up and balanced. Hull/pad are clean, confirmed no hook before purchase. For what the boat is I'm not disappointed but once she gets loaded up for the season I don't think I'll me getting close to max rpm and from my understanding these opti's need to spin. Probably have to drop a pitch for summer. Any thoughts on getting the slip down a bit? There is some paint flaking off the lower unit, could that be causing slip?

solo
1/2 fuel
P2P 3 1/4
RPM 5500
54 MPH
24 Tempest Plus
19 slip

[Pulsare2020]

Have you tried to lower the engine a bit? Do you have a transducer or pitot tube mounted in line with the prop (that sometimes causes excessive slip). Not sure if flaking paint could cause it but nicks in the lower unit or skeg might contribute. Not sure if a lower pitch will change the slip, but it is worth trying to get your rpm up closer to the top rated rpm. That alone might improve the top end.

[Boat4Life]

I had a 23" Tempest Plus on my Z7 with 150 ProXS and it seemed perfect.

RPM 5800
Speed 57-58 GPS.

[AndrewM-Fishing]

I had a 23" Tempest Plus on my Z7 with 150 ProXS and it seemed perfect.

RPM 5800
Speed 57-58 GPS.

The boat came with a 24 that had a couple slight dings so I had it cleaned up/balanced over the winter. Was on a fishing trip last week with some buds and tried a 22p tempest. Turns out my 24 doesn't have anywhere near the cup of my buddys 22 so I guess not all prop shops are the same. The 22 was a little light so the 23 should put me right on the money.