Update, I purchased a spitfire 15 4 blade. First run with the new prop I can hit 21 mph with 25 gallons of fuel and 3 adults. 5600 rpms. My rpm range is 5000 to 6000. I think I found the right prop. No cavitation and I can hold a tight turn at 20 mph.
My RPM range is 5000-6000. 19mph is with the bimini open and 6 adults on board. Maybe I'm right where I need to be for now. I never ran it with just myself and the bimini closed.
Any adjustment to the trim causes blow out. I have to keep the trim all the way down. The cavitation is a known problem with the boat manufacturer. The manufacturers suggested fix is a 4 blade prop and a hydrofoil on the motor. I'm just trying to decide if I want to try a 13.4 x 15 spitefire or...
I have purchased a new Pontoon. 22ft and 2200lbs. I have a 2024 Suzuki 75hp. I started with a 4 blade 13.75x15 pitch prop
It ran at 5300 rpms, didn't get wot MPH. Switched to a 14x13 black max. It ran at 5600 @ 21 mph. It would blow out at 21mph. I was able to maintain that speed with 4...