Z520C with Merc 250 Pro XS setup

[Mackl]

I realize this topic has been discussed on here before but am just looking for some final clarification before I go and spend a bunch of cash on a new prop.

I have a 2014 Ranger Z520C with Merc 250 Pro XS, and 25P Fury 3. I bought the boat last year and the prop has visually had some work done to it. I can only get about 65 mph (about 5,500 rpm) with it but put on my buddies brand new 25P Fury 3 last fall for a day and hit 70 mph no problem.

75% of my fishing is done on big water (Mostly Lake St. Clair and some on Lake Erie). So my question is should I buy a new 25P Fury 3 blade for the boat or would a Fury 4 be my best bet since I fish alot of rough water? As long as I can still hit 70 mph with 2 people that is fine because half the time up here you can't run wide open anyways because of the wind and rough water.

Thanks for the help!

[dblume]

I would go with a 24 Fury 4 blade and you should be 68-69.

[Spinnerb8]

I agree with dblume. I have the same setup as you but a 2015. I run a 24 Fury 4 and love it. Hole shot is great and consistently see 68-69. Faster than I need to go and has excellent hole shot and lift.

[Mackl]

Ok perfect thanks for the responses.

Are there any Great Lakes guys out there running the Fury4 24P on this rig?

[bbecnel]

i have a 2017 520, same setup.... i prefer the 25 bravo 1 xs over the 24 fury 4 just another option for you to consider

[Mackl]

So is the Bravo XS 25 a 3 blade prop? And what speed do you get with it?

I hear the Fury 4’s are good except a few guys up here say they have thrown a blade on them before. So not sure if anyone on here has had that issue?

[jc2bg]

The Bravo XS is a 4-blade prop.