1996 Ranger R72 Sport with Mercury 115HP

[igorreiant]

I have a 1996 Ranger R72 Sport with Mercury 115HP (two stroke). I am able to run it just under 40 MPH tops, and I think it should run a bit faster.

What is the top speed you are getting?
What prop are you using?
What holes is the engine mounted on (I believe there are 4 hole options total)?

Thank you in advance! All advice is really appreciated.

[mdtritn21]

Mount it second hole from the top without a plate and run a 22 laser II. Thats a 2+2 motor isn't it so it might have a slow hole shot. You should be able to get close to 48.

[Gunny146]

+1 A 22p Lazer II should be the ticket. Send it to Mark C and get some cup added to get some bow lift. On my 17ft Procraft 170 combo (F/S) a 22p Lazer II with cup added and a 5.5 in CMC manual jackplate I got 51 loaded with an empty livewell.

[igorreiant]

Mounted the engine on the 2nd hole form the top, installed Laser II 22 pitch prop and now able to get up to 45 MPH at 5500 RPm with a full load and a heavy partner.