Originally Posted by
520TDY
Took Ranger 1880 MS 200 Merc Pro XS out for first time Sunday PM. Wind 10 to 15 MPH. Broke new motor in for two hours and she topped out at 50 mph gps at about 6100 or 6200 rpm which is a little high. My boat was delivered with 3 blade Tempest Plus 17" prop. I thought it would be delivered with a 19" but was not. Hole shot is super fast and mid range very responsive but I don't like running 200 Rpm over suggested limit. Had 500 lbs of Humans , full tank of gas and my fishing gear.
Like you, thought I would see 52 or 53 GPS but no big deal to me. Don't know whether to get a 19" prop or not at this point a little confused. What size prop do you have and how are you loaded ???