Originally Posted by
BrownTrout
Finally got around to testing some props on the new Merc 225 Pro XS 4-stroke motor I put on my Z19 after the old Merc 225 Pro XS 2-stroke motor quit on me. Made 3 runs with each of these props: B&B'd 23 Fury 3 blade (1 PVS plug), Tempest 23P (2 plugs) and the B&B'd Tempest 25P (2 plugs) that I had on my old motor. Full fuel (to start), two guys (~400#), usual tackle.
23 Fury - Very impressive hole shot, top speed 68.2 (GPS), RPMs 6063 (avg of 3 runs).
23 Tempest - OK hole shot, a little blowout coming up on plane, top speed 64.8 (GPS), RPMs 6125 avg of 3.
25 Tempest - Not so great hole shot, some blowout, top speed 68.7 (GPS), RPMs 5800 avg of 3.
Mark recommended the 23 Tempest for bow lift advantage over the Fury so I went out and bought one. Wish now, I'd bought a 23 Fury instead. Really don't think B&Bing the 23 Tempest will improve it so much it will match the performance of the Fury.
What do you guys think?