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    Mercury 60 four stroke speed

    I've just put on a 60 hp mercury four stroke on a 17 ft boat , what speed is others getting and pitch of props . Thanks for any info

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    34-35mph.....14P prop
    Mike

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    Thanks . What diameter is that . The alum prop that came on it doesn't have a size stamped in it . The label on lower unit says 12x22 with a 1.83-1 gear on it . I was turning 5000rpm and only getting 28 mph with two people

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    10 3/8 x 14p mercury trophy sport .....the 12 x22 is the gear ratio ,
    Mike

    2019 Ranger 520L w/ 250HO ETEC G2
    2011 Tracker 175TXW w/ 75HO ETEC

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    13p Trophy Sport, 36 gps / 38 gps with worked 3 blade 14p
    My boat is much heavier then a stock boat. But the weight is set in with my rebuild to maximize bow lift.

    Have an adventure everyday !
    2006 PT 175 TX 60 HP.

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    Stock Black Max 14p 36-38 MPH on the GPS.
    Trophy Sport 13p 35-36 MPH on the GPS.
    2011 Tracker PT 175 TF
    2011 Merc 60 ELPT 4S

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    You should be somewhere between 34 to 38 with that boat with a 14p. I'm running a 50 HP on a PT 165 with a 10 3/8x 14 prop and run 31 to 34 depending on conditions

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    Thanks for all the info , I will get a 14 pitch

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    How much below the pad are you guys setting for center of prop shaft ? I got a 14 pitch on it now was wondering about height

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    Second hole down from top. On motor to transom mount. Cav plate is 1” up from bottom of keel. Can’t remember off the top of my head. The measurement. But I think it’s about 6-1/2”

    Have an adventure everyday !
    2006 PT 175 TX 60 HP.

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    Hey Bullet, which prop did you order and how is it working out for you? Can you send a link. I’m looking to replace my 10.375 x 14 pitch stock prop for my 4 stroke 60 on my 175 but I’m such a noob when it comes to this I want to get a prop that will help me get a little more top end speed.

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    On a Tracker 175 TXW I got 30-35 with a 10 3/8 x 14p.
    Michael Dilday
    Suffolk, Va.

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