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  1. 05-16-2022, 03:50 PM #1
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    Best All Around Prop for '03 Optimax 135???

    ANY suggestions on the best prop for optimum rpms and speed at WOT? 2003 Opti 135 on a 2003 18' Xpress H56 (0T795533). Currently have a no name brand - stainless - 4 blade - 19P & 6" manual pro hi-jacker jack plate.
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    #2 05-16-2022, 04:16 PM
    The 135 is an unusual animal since it has a 2.0 gear case vice the typical gear ratios of 150s. What is you WOT with the 19” prop? Any chance you can post a picture of the prop?

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    #3 05-16-2022, 08:07 PM
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    #4 05-16-2022, 08:08 PM
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    #5 05-16-2022, 08:08 PM
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    #6 05-16-2022, 08:10 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by 06 SB View Post
    The 135 is an unusual animal since it has a 2.0 gear case vice the typical gear ratios of 150s. What is you WOT with the 19” prop? Any chance you can post a picture of the prop?
    Did the best I could with pics of it. My WOT now is 40-42 mph and 4950-5000 rpm’s before the porpoising starts.
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    #7 05-16-2022, 08:27 PM
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    #8 05-17-2022, 07:37 AM
    looks like a POWERTECH , personaly i dont think it needs jackplate ,adding to problem of porpose , get someone to set as far forward as safe to do or add weight to bow some how , talk to manufacture about set up and others with same boat in boat forums on here , good luck , ... NOTE i dont like 4 blades and you may need wedges added to rear of hull
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    #9 05-17-2022, 02:44 PM
    Moving your post to the 2.5L Forum (correct location for posts on your engine).


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