ZX250 Prop question

[rxskeeter]

Hey Guys

I am running the stock 25 T2 on my 2018 ZX250. It hits the limiter too easily. H20 is around 10 with my Atlas around 12-13 and speed being around 72.

Question is I want to send this prop in to get worked(balanced and add cup) and want to grab another prop as a spare. I can get a 26 FXP for a good price. Will it spin efficiently or better than my 25 T2? Ultimately I would like to use my 25T2 as my summer prop and the second as my Spring/Fall prop. Holeshot is immaculate with the 25T2. Maybe 1/4 throttle to get it on plane.

Opinions from experience are appreciated.

Thanks

[waknbass]

Hey Guys

I am running the stock 25 T2 on my 2018 ZX250. It hits the limiter too easily. H20 is around 10 with my Atlas around 12-13 and speed being around 72.

Question is I want to send this prop in to get worked(balanced and add cup) and want to grab another prop as a spare. I can get a 26 FXP for a good price. Will it spin efficiently or better than my 25 T2? Ultimately I would like to use my 25T2 as my summer prop and the second as my Spring/Fall prop. Holeshot is immaculate with the 25T2. Maybe 1/4 throttle to get it on plane.

Opinions from experience are appreciated.

Thanks

I think you are too high on your jack plate for starters. If I run mine that high I get a lot of slip. Seems to run best around 8-9 on my atlas. That should bring your RPMS down. Hitting the limiter at 72 indicates slip as well.

[rxskeeter]

I normally run at 7-9 as that gets me in the high 60's and best maneuverability but if im trying to max out my rig I will bring my JP up where I still have stable water pressure. I know my stock prop is slipping hence why I want to take it in and have it worked.

[waknbass]

Still not making sense of your maxing out your rig statement. You should be able to get or get close to the limiter with your jackplate between 7-9. If you need to raise your jackplate, you may be trimming out too far. You could get your T-2 worked but its not going to be a night and day difference. T-1/T-2's are the best all around performing props on your boat. I had a learning curve when I bought my FX-21 last year and have tried 4 different props to see what it likes. I learned it likes what the factory puts on them. With mine, keeping the JP at 8-9 and not over trimming on top end gets me another 2-3 mph. If I overtrim or run too high, all I see is around 70