Ranger Z521 Prop Recommendation

[gofastallison]

Have a Ranger 521 w/250 Mercury Pro xs; running a 24 pitch Tempest. Speed 69mph and 5900 rpm. my goal is to improve mid range and improve fuel economy.
At 40mph I'm 4mpg. At 50 about 3 mpg. To calculate mpg I divide gph on smart craft gage into mph. Example 10 gal per hour into 40 miles per hour= 4 miles per gal. I would like high mid range speed with better economy. I hauling 5 batteries and two power poles and atlas hydraulic plate. I am considering a 4 blade Fury? Any help would be appreciated. I drove Allison for 20 years and this a culture shock!!! Thanks

[Ka'King]

On my 521C, I liked the Fury 4 or Bravo 1 XS. They both carried a heavy load better (I had dual Talons), speed was a little better with the Fury 4.

[gofastallison]

What pitch? Did you ever try a tempest? Thanks

[Mike Stevens]

I have a 25 pitch Fury 4 on my 2014 Z521C and I would recommend this to you. I run a 25 pitch Fury 3 in the hot summer months.

[sabby]

If you want better fuel economy either slow down or by an 18fryer with a 150. Unfortunately it is a reality that the larger, wider hulls with big motors are going to drink the fuel. Your fuel savings will be minimal with only a prop change.

[Ky 520c]

4 mpg is pretty good imho not sure your gonna get much better than that, I’m sure hull efficiency is far greater with your prior boat.

[gofastallison]

Okay guys; got my 25 Fury Four yesterday; any suggestions on where to start with the PVS plugs? Awesome looking prop! Thanks for all y'all help.

[jc2bg]

All holes open is where I’d start.

[gofastallison]

Thanks JC