Bought a Lund 1700 Fisherman late last fall with a 115 HP 4 Stroke Mercury. Just getting through the breakin period and starting to really see what the engine has. Right now I am not impressed as max RPM's are about 4800 and max MPH is about 36-37. Pitch on the standard Black Max prop that came with it is a 19. <br /><br />I called Lund Engineering for prop recomendations and they indicated that I should ensure the engine is mounted in the second hole so that the cavitation plate is equal or above the bottom of the hull. I took a look at the motor and currently it is about an inch or so below the hull. They also indicated I should upgrade to a Vengeance 18 pitch stainless steel prop. They indicated top speed with this config should be 41 - 46 MPH.<br /><br />Boat will be used as a fish boat mostly while pulling a tube once in a while. I would prefer to have a solid top end speed as we do hit some big lakes in Canada when we go up there that I want to be able to get across quickly but also want a decent hole shot.<br /><br />Thoughts? Suggestions? Info?<br />Spencer
