Mercury Ventera prop ... anyone try one yet ?

[RMG63]

Interested to know any performance numbers anyone has on their rigs/set up with this prop and any comments.
Thanks

[lpugh]

Why? Fury and Bravos are a proven winner for that boat and motor, You can spend thousands of dollars trying to reinvent the wheel.

[Gamblerman65]

I believe the Ventura is like the Rev 4 built for salt water center consoles boats with the idea to give the boat stern lift for shallow water.

[Gamblerman65]

You might call Jimmy Merten at Merten Marine in Oshkosh Wisconsin.

[ZO6]

I'm interested as well. I like the idea of 15 in diameter, a larger, thicker blade, and semi surfacing. If it gives a lot of extra stern lift I don't think it will work for me but question is "How much stern lift?". My boat likes the Bravo 1 XS which also likes to run high has a little flare but is 15 + diameter. Am wondering how it will behave on a light 20ft boat. Hope someone with experience with the prop will provide a little insight.

[21XDC]

I want to try a 27P... I need dual PVS holes though.

[RMG63]

I just figured somebody may have tried one on their rig by now ... we are always looking for better performance when the newest designs emerge.

[1BADAIR]

They are what bass cat installs on the 400hp models

[Gamblerman65]

I run 1 on my 22’ Gambler as it has a lot of stern weight with x2 AGM, 3 lead acid batteries and dual 8’ talons. It carries the load better than others I have tried. As stated above you might call Jimmy Merten at Merten marine. I believe he has a rental deal.

[outdoorsguy]

Isn't the Ventera simply a larger diameter barrel version of the Rev4, 5.4" versus 4.8"? It would seem to have limited usefulness.