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Old 06-25-2009, 01:10 PM
bigtahuna bigtahuna is offline
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Default Re: e-tec225 on 23' prop ?

Mine is a 225 Optimax on a 23', not sure if it will help you. It had a 19 pitch Merc. Offshore four blade when I bought it, couldn't get over 5000-5100 rpms. Some on this site suggested a Mirage Plus 17p. I bought one off e-bay and am still not able to get the top end rpm's I would like. I gained one to two hundred rpm on top and this prop dosen't seem to hold as well, in tight turns the back of the boat feels like it's sliding. I didn't buy from a company that offers any exchange if I didn't like the prop, so now I have two expensive props that I'm not completely satisfied with. I talked to one of the guys at Power Tech Props and he suggested an OFS3R16P three blade or an OFS4R15P four blade, if I wanted to go back to a four blade. They have a 30 day exchange policy and I know Prop Gods will let you try before you buy, so will some local dealers.

Dave
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