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    Prop help

    I have a tracker 195 twx with a 150 4 stroke with a 24” pitch tempest plus...the max rpms on the motor is 5800...I can only get 5600 loaded with fishing equipment and another person I can only get 54 mph I was just wondering if anyone had any prop advice as to whether or not I need to go up in pitch or down or go with a 4 blade or stay with a 3 blade...I want to get more top end speed I do I have a talon and a 24 volt trolling motor on there as well...would like to know if I would notice a difference in speed changing props and which ones you all recommend...prop to pad is about 4 3/4 to 5”

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    #2
    You need to pitch down to not lug the motor, but your speed will likely stay the same.



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    #3
    So not much help messing with the prop to gain speed?

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    Your bigger concern should be higher RPM'S @ WOT, because in the Summer you'll lose even more RPM'S.