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stakultexsun replied to the thread So, my 2025 Bayliner VR5 200 hp 4.5L mercruiser STILL barely pulls me up.

I'm terrified to try a pitch higher than 19. I have tried a 4 blade 17 pitch as well as a 3 blade 17 pitch (I'm now running the 3 blade...

Jul 8, 2025
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stakultexsun reacted to Scott06's post in the thread So, my 2025 Bayliner VR5 200 hp 4.5L mercruiser STILL barely pulls me up with Like.

mercruiser has set up drawings on their website of the X dimension that is height off the bottom for the crank center line and thus...

Jul 8, 2025
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stakultexsun replied to the thread Carbon build up on propeller shaft.

Well, turns out the vibration I'm getting is due to cavitation. It's putting cavitation burns on the prop. Prop guy wonders if the prop...

Jul 8, 2025
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stakultexsun reacted to DeepCMark58A's post in the thread So, my 2025 Bayliner VR5 200 hp 4.5L mercruiser STILL barely pulls me up with Like.

If the prop was bent it will always vibrate just get worse as the rpms increase. I wouldn't worry how many hours on the motor?

Jul 8, 2025
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stakultexsun replied to the thread So, my 2025 Bayliner VR5 200 hp 4.5L mercruiser STILL barely pulls me up.

Well, turns out the vibration I'm getting is due to cavitation. It's putting cavitation burns on the prop. Prop guy wonders if...

Jul 8, 2025
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stakultexsun replied to the thread So, my 2025 Bayliner VR5 200 hp 4.5L mercruiser STILL barely pulls me up.

What brand did you buy? Did you install? I'm going to pay big to get them put in I'm assuming.

Jul 7, 2025
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stakultexsun replied to the thread Carbon build up on propeller shaft.

I think it's actually a 15.25" prop (for the record) This does have the catalytic converters. Also, the soot is something I just...

Jul 7, 2025
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stakultexsun replied to the thread So, my 2025 Bayliner VR5 200 hp 4.5L mercruiser STILL barely pulls me up.

Regarding the hours on the motor, I was referring to the carbon build up and the fact that I had the 100 hour service

Jul 6, 2025
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stakultexsun replied to the thread Carbon build up on propeller shaft.

Also, just had the 100 hour service, they checked engine for codes or faults, none found

Jul 6, 2025
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stakultexsun replied to the thread So, my 2025 Bayliner VR5 200 hp 4.5L mercruiser STILL barely pulls me up.

I am noticing a little carbon build up on the propeller shaft, is that a problem? Also, I do get a little vibration at certain rims...

Jul 6, 2025
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stakultexsun posted the thread Carbon build up on propeller shaft in Mercury MerCruiser Sterndrives & Engines.

2025 bayliner vr5 with about 55 hours on it. 4.5 liter 200hp mercruiser with alpha one stem drive. I've been trying different props...
Jul 6, 2025
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stakultexsun replied to the thread So, my 2025 Bayliner VR5 200 hp 4.5L mercruiser STILL barely pulls me up.

I'll look into the trim tabs

Jul 5, 2025
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stakultexsun replied to the thread So, my 2025 Bayliner VR5 200 hp 4.5L mercruiser STILL barely pulls me up.

Also, to address a couple of people's comments. When I took to the dealer, they checked for codes and engine issues, none found...

Jul 5, 2025
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stakultexsun replied to the thread So, my 2025 Bayliner VR5 200 hp 4.5L mercruiser STILL barely pulls me up.

Ok everyone, I'm hesitant to believe the issue is resolved, however, I have very positive news. The dealer installed the se300...

Jul 5, 2025
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stakultexsun replied to the thread So, my 2025 Bayliner VR5 200 hp 4.5L mercruiser STILL barely pulls me up.

Saying put a hydrofoil on it and/or trim tabs. They're putting the SE300 on ALL their VR5s new. warranty isn't covering anything to do...

Jul 1, 2025

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