Al is familiar with my boat and how it's set up. I'm hoping to get a new prop before the fall but really don't know which way to go. I currently run a predator (I think it is anyway) that has a 25P. It doesn't lift the bow up and runs 5300 and tops at 58 (gps). This is while I'm alone. With 2 people it drops to 53 at 5000. Holeshot adequate enough. With full livewells it is painfull and sounds like it's bogging down.
Al let me test his Trophy 26P(worked) and I was at 65 but turning 6000. I think more time and a little more tweaking it would have gotten more speed. I only did 2 passes with it. Bow lift was there but I didn't think to try it with 2 people. Holeshot was so much better.

I have a 95 209 w/ a merc 200XRi. My motor sits really low in the water (almost 4 inches below pad) and I can't raise it any higher. The water pressure reads out anywhere from 14 to 18. I have plans to get a hydraulic lift over the winter along with new seat covers but that is another topic for a later date.
Alright guys... Which way do you think I should go? I've been checking the prop board and there have been a few posted lately and I hope to pick one of them up in the next couple of weeks.