araxton
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Hi All
Sorry for another prop thread - I've read many but want to post a fresh situation:
I recently replaced my original EFI 260hp with a new 350 Mag (300hp carb). Now bogging out of the hole around 2300rpm. There is about a 5 second delay before it finally kicks in and jumps on plane. Also only tops out at 4200rpm. Recently ran with 4 adults on board and would not get past the "bog" and up on plane.
Boat back in the shop now for second time. Twice mechanic checked everything and can find nothing wrong. One suspect all along has been the props. Currently running 24P. They put a set of 22P on and ran it up to 4650rpm (just mechanic on board). They recommend 20P. I am questioning whether this is too much of a drop. I have found a good used set of each, but no returns...so I want to make the best decision on which to buy.
A little further information, since I've owned the boat (about 8yrs), I have always had performance issues (never over 4200rpm and any junk on bottom at all will prevent planing). So, I have suspected all along that the boat had the wrong props to begin with.
Any advice is appreciated!
Thanks All.
Sorry for another prop thread - I've read many but want to post a fresh situation:
I recently replaced my original EFI 260hp with a new 350 Mag (300hp carb). Now bogging out of the hole around 2300rpm. There is about a 5 second delay before it finally kicks in and jumps on plane. Also only tops out at 4200rpm. Recently ran with 4 adults on board and would not get past the "bog" and up on plane.
Boat back in the shop now for second time. Twice mechanic checked everything and can find nothing wrong. One suspect all along has been the props. Currently running 24P. They put a set of 22P on and ran it up to 4650rpm (just mechanic on board). They recommend 20P. I am questioning whether this is too much of a drop. I have found a good used set of each, but no returns...so I want to make the best decision on which to buy.
A little further information, since I've owned the boat (about 8yrs), I have always had performance issues (never over 4200rpm and any junk on bottom at all will prevent planing). So, I have suspected all along that the boat had the wrong props to begin with.
Any advice is appreciated!
Thanks All.