I have a 17 ft. alumuminum fishing boat with a 2002 Merc - 50 hp 4 stoke.
WOT at 5000 rpm (with a sinlgle person). Hits about 30 mph with 3-4 people. Pleased overall with the peformance, but hole shot is slow compared to my old 50 hp 2 stroke.
When the boat is really loaded (occasionally when hauling), it just cannot get to plane. Othertimes, even with 5 people, it does plane, although it can be a bit slow to get there.
Current prop pitch is 15. Wondering if I should change to a 13? (or another pitch??)
What will I get and what will I give up?
Thanks for any and all advice.
WOT at 5000 rpm (with a sinlgle person). Hits about 30 mph with 3-4 people. Pleased overall with the peformance, but hole shot is slow compared to my old 50 hp 2 stroke.
When the boat is really loaded (occasionally when hauling), it just cannot get to plane. Othertimes, even with 5 people, it does plane, although it can be a bit slow to get there.
Current prop pitch is 15. Wondering if I should change to a 13? (or another pitch??)
What will I get and what will I give up?
Thanks for any and all advice.