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    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 17 pitch, I haven't tried getting up behind it yet though). The 4 blade 17 pitch seemed about the same holeshot as the 3 blade 17 pitch, but a little slower...
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    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 sits too low in the water. His theory makes since. This boat you can't hardly even use the trim unless you're going below 10mph. The reason I'm using a 15...
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    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 the prop sits too low in the water. His theory makes since. This boat you can't hardly even use the trim unless you're going below 10mph. I was wondering if...
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    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.
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    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 noticed after the visit to the dealer. I will show them. On the vibration, it doesn't happen with other props. I'm taking this prop in today for an inspection...
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    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
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    Carbon build up on propeller shaft

    Also, just had the 100 hour service, they checked engine for codes or faults, none found
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    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. I think around 2k, wondering if the propeller has bent or something. I do see a little paint peeling off...
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    Carbon build up on propeller shaft

    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 to pull me up on a slalom ski. Finally got that going well after 4th prop. This is a 15" 15 pitch 3 blade EMP propeller. Boat goes 39.5 to 40mph at around...
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    So, my 2025 Bayliner VR5 200 hp 4.5L mercruiser STILL barely pulls me up

    I'll look into the trim tabs
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    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. The swim deck has drain holes in it, I do see water draining from them often, so water does get in there... not sure if water is getting in from those holes...
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    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 hydrofoil I bought (I paid them), and had them change the oil and other recommended 100 hour service even though it was at 45 hours. So, it pulled me up on a...
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    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 with this weakling boat. even with the 15 pitch prop it has trouble pulling my 180lbs son up on a slalom (he just learned though!). Lastly, Bayliner did...
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    So, my 2025 Bayliner VR5 200 hp 4.5L mercruiser STILL barely pulls me up

    No water in the boat. Taking it to a bayliner dealer 6/24/25.
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    So, my 2025 Bayliner VR5 200 hp 4.5L mercruiser STILL barely pulls me up

    Supposedly, but bayliner keeps telling me I need to talk to the dealer that sold it to me. Otherwise, I'll have to spend a few hundred $$ for debug/diagnose or what have you, and they may say it's fine engine wise. Though what happened yesterday made me wonder. Regarding the ski I have...
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    So, my 2025 Bayliner VR5 200 hp 4.5L mercruiser STILL barely pulls me up

    I am going to take it back to the dealer, but they're in Houston, I'm in dallas
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    So, my 2025 Bayliner VR5 200 hp 4.5L mercruiser STILL barely pulls me up

    Well, the SAGA continues. Something STRANGE happened yesterday. So, I'm using the 15" 15 pitch 3 blade prop which has been the best so far. With my son and wife and I, 550lbs of people, I set "records" using vessel view holeshot timer: This is on a lake, no current, but slightly windy. me...
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    So, my 2025 Bayliner VR5 200 hp 4.5L mercruiser STILL barely pulls me up

    I hear you there. I tried the other day with only one foot in (front foot..left foot in my case). I couldn't hold my ski straight, but I only tried once and my wife has no clue how to watch me and pull me up at the same time. So when you say you drag it, like it's behind you? I tried to...
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    So, my 2025 Bayliner VR5 200 hp 4.5L mercruiser STILL barely pulls me up

    Update: I bought an EMP 3 blade 15 pitch propeller. FINALLY I've noticed a difference. This was with 3 adults on board, probably 490lbs or so. 2 in the bow, 1 in the captain's seat. We haven't really timed it, but I estimate it usually takes about 45 seconds to pull me up, this time with...
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    So, my 2025 Bayliner VR5 200 hp 4.5L mercruiser STILL barely pulls me up

    Good question, it's an EMP Aluminum and stainless prop. EMP is Engineered Marine Propellers 2ndly, I'm using the data from the mobile vessel view. Regarding the rims and speed, my trim adjustments and accuracy are enough to account for probably over 200rpm differences... I'm also trying to...
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