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    Question 285 prop recommendation

    My buddy just bought a 97 285 pro xl, with a 150 Fast strike motor, need a prop. any suggestions?
    Bruce Theriot
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    a good 25p renegade works great on those, a 24p raker also -- easier to get a merc prop and a michigan wheel 200 adapter also maybe a 24 tempest

    can repost in the prop forum area also for solid advice
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    24 Raker was standard issue on the 18' Stratos/Javelin hulls in that era.
    '05 Stratos 200 ProXL, '05 Evinrude 225HO

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    2022 z519 cup 225 merc 4s ser # 3B210484. 2--hds12 live units. 2 poles, atlas plate, ghost, hamby's, active target, merc digital gauges
    2002 basscat pantera 3 (dad bought new) sold 8-2-22
    2000 stratos 20 ss (bought new) 200 hp Rude ficht great boat/motor sold 11-21
    pulled by a 2500HD Denali will all the BANKS upgrades
    MAGA 45-47
    ASE/GM Master tech before tools