I have a 2005 115 optimax engine on a 2001 Nitro 17.5 foot boat. When the livewell is filled up, I have no hole shot at all. I have tried a couple different things to improve this with no success, changed motor mounts, added a hydrofoil, and have had it serviced by a mercury mechanic. I'm wanting to try a different prop now, I have the same prop that it came with when I bought it. It is a renegade 3 blade stainless steel prop, the pitch from what I've been told is a 20. I was told to not go less then an 18 pitch.
My original idea was to buy an aluminum prop to see if the different pitch works before spending the money on a stainless prop. It seems like there are different size props also, as well as 4 blade props. Any insight on this would be great, and if you suggest a prop can you give me all the specs so I know exactly what I'm looking for.
Thanks