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Prop Suggestions
I'm Running 23P Yamaha prop on a 200SHO 4 stroke, (2011 Z518 Ranger power pole an no jack plate). I have decent hole shot but top end is at 66-67mph at 5800-6000 rpm's. I am wanting to try new prop to get better top end without sacrificing to much hole hot. Should I go to a 24P or 25P and what about a jack plate??
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Moderator
Unless you are hitting the rev limiter, Going up in pitch will possibly slow you down and reduce holeshot performance.
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What effect would a jackplate have on the performance?
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In my experience you have to turn over 6000 rpms with a SHO to gain optimal performance. Going up in pitch won't do that.
For whatever the SHO finds a whole other gear when it climbs above 6000 rpms. Someone with a lot more knowledge of how motors work may be able to explain it.
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Moderator
Raising the motor reduces drag and increases speed and rpms............ If the prop can still have enough bite to carry the bow, And if you maintsin safe water pressure.