[SteveH]

I just bought the f300 and took delivery of it in March. I have watched this thread closely. I tried a number of props and settled on the 18 inch pitch prop (saltwater series). This prop is so new that the dealer did not even know it existed. Anyhow, I discovered it on the net. It helped that my neighbor has the exact same engine with a number of props to play with (he is a fishing guide). The 18 pitch has a diameter of 15 1/4" …. I get 51/52 mph at 5800 rpms. The rev limiter will kick in at about 5900 -6000 rpms. there is no reason to exceed 5900…….. I have a 2000 sea craft with t-top. I don't recall the gas consumption at wide open…. At 3700 rpms I get 31 mph and I am at 3.1 mpg. ……….This is all with about 80 gallons of gas on the boat and two people and light gear. I just thought I would share…..