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  1. 05-21-2018, 08:48 AM #1
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    Prop for 2016 175txw

    My son is purchasing a 2016 Tracker 175txw with a 75hp 4 stroke. The current owner has the motor set on the 4th hole from the top and the prop is a powertech ptr 21p. It has 3 batteries in the back. Needless to say I believe it is over propped and the motor set too high. What would be the proper engine height and SS prop for this setup?
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    #2 05-21-2018, 10:14 AM
    Drop down to the 3rd hole on height. 17p X7 Spitfire prop.

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    #3 05-21-2018, 10:23 AM
    Thanks for the reply. I'm sure this has probably been discussed here before but what range of speed could be expected with the x7?
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    #4 05-21-2018, 10:56 AM
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    Thanks for the reply. I'm sure this has probably been discussed here before but what range of speed could be expected with the x7?
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    #5 05-21-2018, 12:12 PM
    Thanks. It seems that the x7 is a very popular choice. Any suggestions on a 3 blade and the pros and cons on them vs the x7?
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    #6 05-21-2018, 01:09 PM
    Wide open throttle rpm and speed on gps will go a long way to getting you good usable info.
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    #7 05-23-2018, 11:30 AM
    Wide open throttle rpm and speed on gps will go a long way to getting you good usable info
    I had a PTR 20" on my 18' Lowe Stinger and it would only turn 5200 on a 115. The X7, as stated earlier, is the way to go.
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    #8 05-23-2018, 12:11 PM
    Just sent it to the dealer yesterday and they recommended a powertech Eld in a 17p. They said they have been installing these on all the 175txw's if someone requests a SS prop and have had zero complaints. I guess we will try it and see. If it doesn't work out they said they can swap it out for something else. Anyone running an Eld on a 175txw?
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    #9 05-23-2018, 02:02 PM
    I prefer the prd or the nrd over the eld. Eld is a good prop. But the other two have more rake and more aggressive cupping.

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    #10 05-24-2018, 09:52 AM
    PRD, NRD, and ELD?
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    #11 05-24-2018, 10:23 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by G4bama View Post
    PRD, NRD, and ELD?
    These are power tech 3 blade ss props. With different blade designs. The dealer must have a account with power tech. So if there will to put a different style on besides the eld. For no additional cost. The other two are a better option for these rigs than the one they normally use. But this is my opinion. Still the number one overall is an X7.

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    #12 05-24-2018, 11:56 AM
    Agree 100%
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    Drop down to the 3rd hole on height. 17p X7 Spitfire prop.
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    #13 05-25-2018, 05:32 PM
    Eld was not the answer. Didnt run bad but certainly not great. Spoke with powertech today and they suggested nrs. Has anyone run a nrs or turbo on a 175txw
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