Hey all ! So I got the motor swap complete on my 1998 ranger commanche 18svs. I removed a 1998 mercury 175 efi and replaced it with a 2001 mercury 200 efi. (2.5l). I put a brand new SEI lower unit on it. Geared in 1.87. I was running a bobs nosecone. Now I am NOT. I put the same prop as I had on the 175...... a 25p tempest plus 3 blade.
Took it it out for my break in period etc etc etc . Now it's time to raise rpm and get on slow cruise. ......... BUT I have to put the hotfoot to the floor to get it up on pad and it has the worst hole shot. Once up on pad ... rpm are available. As in I can raise rpm normally. Do I need to drop a pitch size and go with a 24 ???? And why...... did the bobs really make that big of a difference ????
thanks for all the helps guys . Much appreciated as always !
matt