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  1. 05-15-2023, 03:55 PM #1
    McGinnis_Fishing16
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    97 Stratos 282 with 2012 E-tec 175 Prop Help

    I was running a 24 Tempest with a manual jackplate set to 3.5" PTP and was getting 63-64mph at 5750 rpm. I unfortunately dinged my prop up a bit so I sent it to a reputable prop shop that repaired and balanced the prop for me. When I got it back I was only getting 56mph and my rpms dropped a bit. I asked him about it and he said to bring it back which I did and I am now getting 57mph. I still have a loss of speed and I'm thinking it might be that the prop wasn't correct out of the box as I have heard that before.

    Another thing I noticed is I have lots of bow lift but still find myself at max trim to get max speed where as before I could over trim and start to loose speed. Will raising my motor 1/4" help?
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    #2 05-23-2023, 02:35 PM
    If you have a water pressure guage I’d try raising the motor like a 1/4 inch.
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    #3 05-23-2023, 08:35 PM
    he added cup likely raise to 3.25 or 3 no more, and test
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    #4 05-23-2023, 08:36 PM
    he added cup likely raise to 3.25 or 3 no more, and test how is hole shot and what is max rpms now?
    2022 z519 cup 225 merc 4s ser # 3B210484. 2--hds12 live units. 2 poles, atlas plate, ghost, hamby's, active target, merc digital gauges
    2002 basscat pantera 3 (dad bought new) sold 8-2-22
    2000 stratos 20 ss (bought new) 200 hp Rude ficht great boat/motor sold 11-21
    pulled by a 2500HD Denali
    proud dad of an ARMY Captain
    MAGA
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