Tracker 175 and Props!

[Matt Kling]

Looking to get a couple more mph out of my tracker 175PT. I have a 60 HP Mercury 4 stroke EFI. Currently turning an aluminum prop with the numbers 77342A45P15 Mercury on it. I know its a 15 pitch, but don't see the diameter in the number. Should I go to stainless steel prop?



I am currently getting 34mph and would like to see a couple more mph. I know guys with similar boats running 60HP and getting (apparently) 40mph+. I wanna be that cool!



Anyway - any help would be appreciated!



Thanks!

 

[Bob Bourget2]

You should actually have a 14" pitch prop. The speed is about there.....40 is way out of reach. Sorry.

 

[Matt Kling]

Thanks for the reply Bob!! So I'm currently running a 15 pitch prop, at 6000 rpm (max rpm) and getting 34mph. If this is where i'm supposed to be at, what is the 14 pitch prop going to do for me?

 

[Bob Bourget2]

Has your present prop been rebuilt?

 

[Matt Kling]

No - it hasn't been rebuilt. It's new last year.

 

[Bob Bourget2]

IF your tach is accurate, leave it alone. A S/S prop will not noticeably give you any more MPH....save your money and buy a 15" SPITFIRE.......

 

[Matt Kling]

Bob -



Thanks for your quick responses and help!!!



Will the spitfire give me a little better performace? Which model number Spitfire?

 

[Bob Bourget2]

They are designed to give you a MUCH better hole-shot without the loss of {very} little top end. Stay with a 15" pitch. Members get a 10% discount.......e-mail [email protected] for the latest prices.