I have a 2003 Champion 206 with a 2003 Yamaha Vmax 250 3.1L outboard. I'm getting older and don't really care so much anymore about speed as I do about handling and comfort but I do fish tournaments still so don't want to drop any lower on speed
Original prop which came with motor was Yamaha 25M. After reports of that prop slinging blades I bought a Yamaha 25T1, loved that prop and could run 72 but scared me when boat started walking so I lowered the motor down about a 1/2" and settled in high 60's. Tried 27T1 but killed the holeshot but good on top end.
25T1 eventually slung a blade. So I bought a used Solas Scorpion 25 off of here but never as happy with that prop as I was the 25T1 but I can cruise around 62 consistently tournament loaded, was around 66 before it got dinged up. It just never seemed to have the control that the T1 had.
Of course I have upgraded all 3 batteries to 31 series over the years and added a pair of power poles.
My prop is getting a little beat up and thinking about replacing with new since I never was thrilled with prop I have
Seems Tempest Plus 25 is always recommended for Champions but the smaller diameter makes me wonder
Should I get the tempest 25? Or the fury? Or a 4 blade? Will the 25T1 SHO prop go on this motor?