20 XDC prop?????

[Joe72481]

Hello everyone new to the forum, I have just recently bought a used 1999 XDC 20ft Bullet powered by a 225 mercury proXS hydraulic jack plate ( set down pretty far) motor set back 12inches, current prop 26 pitch 3 blade tempst. My question is what would be a good beginner prop for this boat? I've drove bass boats all my life just not a bullet lol. Ive tried different things like adding weight and balancing the boat but has speeds reach 60 mph she wants to chine walk. I have almost 2 tanks of fuel through this thing and feel like I should be able to drive this thing past 60 without it walking on me, almost positive I need another prop just not sure which one any input would be highly appreciated

[21XDC]

60 mph is a low number to start chine walking.... Go look in the "Novice boat forum" and watch the chine walk videos to help learn driving your boat to it's potential. A Bravo1 XS or Mark Croxtons Razor4 XL would be good choiced for you. Your motor may need to be raised as well.

Welcome to BBC...

[crank68]

Move the mota up to about 1.5" below and start there. You may be able to come up to 1/2 below. The 4 blade prop will also help. Make sure to balance your load as much as possible.

[Bullet 250]

I have a 26p Bullet Cut Chopper that might work, was not enough prop for my 250XS

[90 5.0]

I have a 26p Bullet Cut Chopper that might work, was not enough prop for my 250XS

I fish with a 26 bullet cut chopper a lot on my 20xdc but I have a 2.5. Not sure how it would work on a 225 opti.

Maybe a 27 bravo??!!??

[QuickBullet]

My 20'er likes the OLD style Bravo I's or a ProMax......engine height, 1.5" above!

[crank68]

My 20'er likes the OLD style Bravo I's or a ProMax......engine height, 1.5" above!

I'm assuming he doesn't have a Sporty on it...?

[bluebullet96]

+1 on the old bravo1

[Bryan]

28P bravo 1.. ran one on my 20xdc/300PM.. great all around prop. 1-1/4 above pad..chime walk should not even be heard of in a bullet if setup right..My guess is your too low with your motor. Do you have a low water pick up

[Joe72481]

Yes it's got a low water pickup, going to try a few different props out this weekend

[crank68]

Did I miss it...what LU?

[rocketmanjp]

I think the OP may be confusing the 4 holes on the nose of TM gearcases with LWP (SM or nose coned TM)....still don't know gearcase type but I suspect it's a stock TM.