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    Need help

    I am looking at buying a ranger521 vx with a 2005 evinrude 250 direct injection the owner says he get 57-58 mph at 5500 to 5800 rpms on a 26 pitch 14 1/2 diameter prop this seems kinda low mph for that motor any help would be appreciated
    Has. 6 inch hydraulic jack plate

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    #2
    waterlogged hull maybe? or motor has issues.

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    He says sometimes the prop blows out

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    Is the speed gps or speedo. Sounds like you may have the motor too high prop to pad because it should be running 65-68+.

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    I had a 2004 225 H.O. on my 521VX with a 25 Tempest and would get 68 to 69 out of it.
    2004 Ranger 521VX with 2019 Evinrude G2 250 H.O.

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    It should run that fast on 5 cyl.

    Marks Props 317-398-9294, 1850 East 225 South, Shelbyville, Indiana 46176 propellerman59@gmail.com http://www.marksprops.com/index.html

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    The motor isnt the h.o just a 250 direct injection I dont know if that makes alot of difference or not