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    Getting ready to order

    Sold my big boat. Retired and going to order a new Z17-115pro. Looking for prop recommendations. Boat will normally run with 1 person and average gear. Thanks.

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    If ordering the boat new it should come with the correct prop for best all-around performance. I'm not sure you're going to squeeze much more performance out of that boat/motor with a different prop. Weight is typically a major performance factor in smaller boats with lower HP. Lithium batteries could be your best performance upgrade.

    *edit* My previous boat was 175 Procraft, so I'm familiar with boats in that size range.
    Chris

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    thx

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    Will come with the right prop but for not much money I'd be all over the z18, especially if you were planning ultrex and anchors.
    Mercury 250 proxs 2B115089

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    22 pitch Tempest Plus. I have the same boat and motor combination and the 22 pitch is perfect. I also normally fish solo and the boat is perfect for that application. I also have a 70lb Motorguide 24 volt which works very well. Expect mid 50 mph on the speedometer(no idea what the real speed is). Most important thing is the reason I bought the boat-it fits in my garage without being angled in.

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    Thanks, no poles and such. Just a retirement boat for an old guy. Too old to mess with my big boat anymore so I sold it.
    Good info on the Tempest 22, thanks.

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    Pulled the trigger. Z17 115 ProCT with 22 tempest. 24 v trolling motor Trailer upgrades. Helix 9 on console and Helix 7 on the bow. We shall see.

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    Good news!
    Mercury 250 proxs 2B115089