Prop choice for a 2005 Sea Ray 200 Sport

[Haines Ski Boat]

Hi all

I have just purchased a 2005 Sea Ray 200 Sport as a general cruiser and wake boarding/ski boat. It has a 260hp 5.0 MPI Mercruiser, 1.62 Alpha 1, and a 19" Mercury Vengeance SS prop.
I am after guidance on what prop to change to for wake boarding as i found it a little slow out of the hole.

I will normally have at least 4-5 adults in the boat and maybe a 600lb fat sac in the ski locker, as well as other general gear.

There are a few websites that recommend a 19" 4 blade (Solas) but i am after advice from you good folk for some real life feedback.

Thanks in advance.
Evan

 

[steelespike]

Re: Prop choice for a 2005 Sea Ray 200 Sport

We need the present wot rpm and speed.
A 4 blade should help you but the pitch would depend on your present performance lightly loaded.

 

[Haines Ski Boat]

Re: Prop choice for a 2005 Sea Ray 200 Sport

Hi mate

Thanks for the fast reply.

The WOT RPM is 4900 @ 48 mph

My preference is a good all round prop but if i have to change the prop each time to suit wake boarding I will. e.g a 17" 4 blade (or Mercury High Five?) for wake boarding and the 19' Vengeance for cruising.

Let me know your thoughts.

Thanks
Evan

 

[steelespike]

Re: Prop choice for a 2005 Sea Ray 200 Sport

Your setup seems to be working right.
Speaking very basically I would suggest a Revolution 4 SS 4 blade.
in a 18" pitch.This may serve for overall performance with a slight reduction in top speed.
Its difficult to have good hole shot and wake boarding and top end.
The 4 blade will have good hole shot,stay on plane with reduced throttle and less fiddling, should be smoother and handle better at speed and at the dock.

 

[Tail_Gunner]

Re: Prop choice for a 2005 Sea Ray 200 Sport

Your setup seems to be working right.
Speaking very basically I would suggest a Revolution 4 SS 4 blade.
in a 18" pitch.This may serve for overall performance with a slight reduction in top speed.
Its difficult to have good hole shot and wake boarding and top end.
The 4 blade will have good hole shot,stay on plane with reduced throttle and less fiddling, should be smoother and handle better at speed and at the dock.

Ahhh waiter make that a 18p 4blade stilletto in a 18 pitch...less money more bite and higher top end.....Ohh and of course that is strickly a opinion

 

[Haines Ski Boat]

Re: Prop choice for a 2005 Sea Ray 200 Sport

Hi and thanks for your posts.
I have looked at purchasing the revolution 4 but it only comes in a 17 or 19 inch pitch?
As I often have at least 4 people in the boat whilst wake boarding, would the 17 be a better option?

Also, what about a Solas instead of the Mercury?
Thanks
Evan

 

[Tail_Gunner]

Re: Prop choice for a 2005 Sea Ray 200 Sport

The baypro 2 series are very good performers in I/O's..very good As is Solas. It will act like your merc prop in terms or rpm give you more of a hole shot lower planing speeds and i doubt much speed loss if any