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  1. 03-01-2023, 08:24 AM #1
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    Prop Question

    Good morning!!!

    I am just curious what prop you guys are running on your 201D's?

    I have 98 Mariner 225 Mag with 25P Tempest. Im still a novice when it comes to boats, ive gotten it up to 62-63 with 1/4 tank and 2 people on boat. I'm 300 and other was 225-250. Hole shot is okay but when live wells are full I cant get it on plane or it takes forever with 2 people. I dont really care a hole about speed 50+ is more than fast enough especially when kids are on the boat fishing with me. Any suggestions on props?
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    #2 03-01-2023, 12:55 PM
    That is a good prop for your setup and what you are looking for. What is your prop to pad? You may just need to adjust the height instead of buying a new prop. Would save some money too.

    I have ran a 25p Tempest in the past and had no issues. Ran around 70, good holeshot with 2 people and full livewells. The only way you're going to get a better holeshot is if you move to a 4 blade. I'm running a 25p 4 blade Trophy Plus now
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    #3 03-01-2023, 01:02 PM
    I’m at 3.5.
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    #4 03-01-2023, 01:03 PM
    I would personally try raising it to around 3" and go from there. Most people I've talked to with similar setups run 2.5" to 3"
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    #5 03-01-2023, 01:11 PM
    Are any of the vents plugged in your prop?
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    #6 03-01-2023, 01:43 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by Cdempsey18 View Post
    Are any of the vents plugged in your prop?
    HAHAHA. That was going to be my follow up question.

    I have 2 that have a med/lrg(want to say large but havent measured) hole plug and 1 no plug. Thats the way the boat was when I purchased it. We lowered it 3.5"when I got it. My buddy had 26P trophy he was going to let me test out and see if that made a difference.
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    #7 03-01-2023, 01:51 PM
    You might try taking the vents out one at a time and see if that helps. Then if that doesn't help you can raise the motor. I stand firm that you will get the results you want with the prop you already have though.
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    #8 03-01-2023, 02:15 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by Cdempsey18 View Post
    You might try taking the vents out one at a time and see if that helps. Then if that doesn't help you can raise the motor. I stand firm that you will get the results you want with the prop you already have though.
    Awesome!!! Thank you for your help and input
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