Motor height setup for my boat

[toadseeker]

I have a 2004 Ranger 520 w/225 Evinrude H.O (Non-Etec) w/a 6inch manual jackplate. The motor had a Raker on it that I sold this fall and then picked up a 25" and a 27" renegade because I fish big/rough waters (Lake Erie/St. Clair/Michigan) and I need the 4 blades. I haven't ran these props yet. I don't know my propshaft height related to the pad because it's in storage. What height should my motor be at for best performace with these 4 blades? Also which prop do you think will work better? I've also read that the H.O Evinrudes shouldn't go over 5800 rpms but the book says up to 6000. Just curious about that also.

Thanks!!

[toadseeker]

I read somewhere that 6000 rpms was o.k as the max, but I've also read that 5800 rpms is the max you want to go? Anybody else know?

[Bassmeister]

My 03 is turning the 27 Gade @5700 SWEEEEETTTT!!!! I'm running 2" below pad on my Sprint, I don't know the best on the Ranger you might try the setup boards as far as engine height goes! I wouldn't go over 5900.JMHO