Prop suggestion for 1995 60 hp Merc 2 cycle

JoeMan

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I'm NOT looking to win a race here....but I'd like a recommendation for a prop that will help me get out of the hole nicely, and then accomplish a good top speed. The current prop is a 3 blade 12 pitch. The boat is a 16 foot aluminum runabout, so not a heavy boat...and 60 hp is the max recommended for the hull. So, I'd like to get the best performance that I can overall.

My motor serial is: 0G150847. Thanks!!
 
Alumarine

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Need more info to help.
What's the diameter of current prop?
What rpm's are you getting at WOT and what's the recommended WOT?
What's your top speed now?
 
JoeMan

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Thanks @Alumarine Diameter of my current prop is 10 1/2". No clue on RPM, as it's an old boat with no guages of any kind. Top speed is about 35 mph today.
 
Alumarine

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Without a tach it's hard to determine what's best.
If it's getting out of the hole ok I'd stick with what you have.
 
Texasmark

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Did you also post this question on the Marine Engine/Mercury Mariner forum. If so, I answered it there.
 
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