Props

[g3man]

Just wondering what kind of set ups us g3ers are using.
I'm running a 13.25 x 17 hustler prop on a 90 hp.
45mph on a good day. avg. 43mph. GPS
2007 175 Eagle. No setback or jackplate.

[alh7498]

HP 200 with a HPDI 150 still got the 21M prop on it would like to try another but you know how $ is....average 50 mph have had it to 53 mph per GPS....it's a heavy boat..

[Crosseye]

I run a 25M on my 150 carb, great holeshot and top end. Might want to try a T-1 someday but like you said $$.

[mcrolin1]

Mainly use the 25m that the dealer set it up with. Picked up a Trophy 24p a couple of years back and it lifts the stern well, and it tracks well and steers easier without hydro steering - runs about 3mph lower (56) @ 5700 rpm. It's a small barrel so I had to add a blowout ring. Would love to try a large barrel 23p 4 blade.
I keep coming back to the 25m - better holeshot and better on top end - I might get it worked down to a 24 to pick up some rpm - currently tops out at 5500.

[g3man]

Seems like I'm the only guy out here without a HP model. Why did they stop selling them.

[G3 Tin Rider]

What I was told by a dealer, it was because of the price of the HP's compared to the Eagle. Like everything in this world now, the dollar controls

[te1980]

I'm running a 2004 Eagle 175 with a 70hp 2-stroke, 13.25 x 17p Turbo porp worked by East Tennessee Prop, and a 6 inch jackplate. 41.8 mph, gps top speed @ 5900 rpm on water that's slick as glass. Averages 38.4 mph gps @ 5600 rpm at 3/4 throttle.

[Bub]

I've got a 2002 Pro 175 with a 60 hp 2-stroke. Prop is a Michigan Wheel 13 5/8 X 15 and I run 30 mph @ 5800 with 2 men and a tackle store on board. Would likely be closer to 33-34 with one guy and a lot less tackle but I didn't buy this boat for the speed anyway. I can fish for 3-4 days usually before filling up my 21 gallon tank. I'm going to be looking to trade up in the fall 2010 though. I'm feeling the need to go faster!


Modified by mitserv at 6:59 AM 7/21/2010