pls recommend a new prop for my verado 175xl

[jmfloyd]

i have a 206 dual console Sea-Pro with a 175 Mercury Verado. existing prop has a 17 pitch and I can maintain a top speed of about 44 mph. i would like to get 4-5 more mph on top end and I was thinking of a 19 pitch. will this drop my top end rpm too low and put too much strain on the engine. i don't want to do anything to void or negatively impact my warranty.

thanks

 

[rndn]

Re: pls recommend a new prop for my verado 175xl

Welcome to the iboats forum!!
The change will reduce your rpm's by somewhere around 400. I can't tell you if it will take your rpm's too low because you didn't tell me what your current rpm's are at wide open throttle(WOT).

 

[jmfloyd]

Re: pls recommend a new prop for my verado 175xl

great! thanks! current rpm's at wot are 6100 rpm. the recommended range from mercury is 5800-6400 rpm so i would think i should be ok? from your experience will i pick up 4-5 mph at wot?

thanks