prop/setup ideas - 97 295 Pro Elite

[treetreego]

I'm buying a 1997 Stratos 295 PE that is in remarkable condition considering it's age. It has a 200 Evinrude Vindicator on it.

I read somewhere on here that a 25 "TRO4" may be the best prop for this boat/engine. My questions are, is that the best prop for this boat, in you guys' opinion? And for clarification does that mean a 25 4-blade trophy prop? I wasn't sure what the TRO4 meant but that's what I assumed.

Ideas/suggestions on prop selection?

thanks

[rich gambardella]

Ihave a 1996 295xl with an evenrude intruder 150hp i have a bobs 6" hydrolic jackplate with 2" spacers added. with a omc raker 14-1/2x24 3 blade i get 64mph loaded weight and i weigh 300lbs. with a 25 renegade 4 blade i get a better holeshot but only 62mph. if its speed your after i would with a 200hp i woul use a 14-1/2x26 raker but the 24 will be a good choice also, it will be a better holeshot with the 24. remember mine only has a 150hp.

[21XDC]

The 25TRO4 is an awesome prop on that combo.. You need a 6-8 in jackplate and propshaft at 2 3/8 below the pad... 5900 at 71ish mph