I had a lower unit "issue" with a rock & had it replaced by insurance. I was running the stock Vmax 25 T-1 15 1/8 . It has vent holes. Shop said that prop is no longer available & put on a Mercury Mirage 25. It did not perform well. I had a rebuilt Vmax & when I put it on, it was night and day different.
So I called Yamaha customer service & they confirmed the t-1 is no longer available. After reviewing all options he suggested TPX with vents 14.375" & 26 pitch. This because it didnt come in 25 15 1/8. he felt I would get the same hole shot & top speed and revs.
I had a boat mechanic say he thought the hole shot wouldn't be as good and suggest a Merc Fury 4 blade 25.
The prop will be under insurance so I want the right one.
Thoughts?
Thanks guys.
CBM