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    Solas Scorpion

    If going from a 23 pitch Turbo TXP to a Solas Scorpion, what pitch should I get? The boat is a Stratos 285 with Yamaha F150.

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    Ideally you'd need a 21 pitch scorpion to compare to a 23 pitch txp. There isn't a scorpion you will be able to turn enough rpms

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    I agree. I don't think you'll be able to turn a Scorpion very well. I would suggest a 23 Fury.
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    What about a Powertech VMX? I really want to try one of the 15 1/8ish blade props.

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    How many rpm's are you turning the 23 TXP now?

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    Quote Originally Posted by mdtritn21 View Post
    How many rpm's are you turning the 23 TXP now?
    With me and my normal fishing load, 6100 rpms.

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    You shouldn't have any trouble turning the VMX since that motor has 2:0 gears and the TXP turns stiff anyway. It might slow down your hole shot but you can run it a little higher than the TXP to help that.

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    Pitch the same going from TXP to VMX?

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    That's what I'd do.

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    Quote Originally Posted by utinator View Post
    I agree. I don't think you'll be able to turn a Scorpion very well. I would suggest a 23 Fury.
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