Update:
I used the Mercury prop selector which is really just a glorified prop slip calculator. I did have the chance to run it on smooth water and confirmed my top speed was 45mph, and that was with it hitting the rev limiter and the throttle open to 75%. FWIW, my prop slip is 15%. That's not terrible, but I should be able to get it down to 9-10% without too much trouble. under 9% is race boat territory.
Anyway, their prop selector recommended 15 different props. To make a long story short, I opted for a Quicksilver Lightspeed 23" pitch. Quicksilver is part of Mercury. It's like AC Delco is to GM. It's a way to sell factory parts through retailers that aren't official Mercury dealers. The lightspeed prop is also sold as the Mercury Laser II, and sometimes as the Quicksilver(QS) Laser II. The QS variant in in the midst of being discontinued and Mercury may also phase out the Laser II. The Laser II retails for $550. I got the lightspeed on clearance for $300.
Due to this being a high rake prop I also had to change the trim tab anode for extra clearance.
Will update with performance data once I get it back in the water.
I used the Mercury prop selector which is really just a glorified prop slip calculator. I did have the chance to run it on smooth water and confirmed my top speed was 45mph, and that was with it hitting the rev limiter and the throttle open to 75%. FWIW, my prop slip is 15%. That's not terrible, but I should be able to get it down to 9-10% without too much trouble. under 9% is race boat territory.
Anyway, their prop selector recommended 15 different props. To make a long story short, I opted for a Quicksilver Lightspeed 23" pitch. Quicksilver is part of Mercury. It's like AC Delco is to GM. It's a way to sell factory parts through retailers that aren't official Mercury dealers. The lightspeed prop is also sold as the Mercury Laser II, and sometimes as the Quicksilver(QS) Laser II. The QS variant in in the midst of being discontinued and Mercury may also phase out the Laser II. The Laser II retails for $550. I got the lightspeed on clearance for $300.
Due to this being a high rake prop I also had to change the trim tab anode for extra clearance.
Will update with performance data once I get it back in the water.