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    prop problems

    i currently bought a skeeter 1984 starfire 150 with a 150hp yamaha and the problem that i am having is that the hole shot isn't that great and at wot and the trim up about 1/4 - 1/3 it wants to up to 5900rpm wich is to high. the prop i have on there is a older mercurey cleaver 23p prop and i was wondering if anybody could help me out with this problem. what prop and pitch would yall recommend

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    Re: prop problems (hotrodguy1986)

    I would try a 25M pro series or a 24-25 tempest+.

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    Re: prop problems (21XDC)

    but what would be causing the bad hole shot

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    Re: prop problems (hotrodguy1986)

    Cleavers are not known for holeshot, and typically do not provide the needed lift for a bass boat hull. Take heed to 21XDC's prop suggestions, as I'm sure it will solve your issue.
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    Re: prop problems (PSM207)

    what about the michagan wheel co. balistic 14 1/4 25p has anybody heard anything about this prop

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    Re: prop problems (21XDC)

    <TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 21XDC &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I would try a 25M pro series or a 24-25 tempest+.</TD></TR></TABLE>
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    Re: prop problems (21XDC)

    <TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 21XDC &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I would try a 25M pro series or a 24-25 tempest+.</TD></TR></TABLE>

    I'm like PSM207.... listen to this man.... he's #2 guru on props...


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    Re: prop problems (21XDC)

    <TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 21XDC &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I would try a 25M pro series or a 24-25 tempest+.</TD></TR></TABLE>

    yep.. what he said

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