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Originally Posted by McGillicuddy
As Terry said, any of your listed motors is a very good motor.
I suspect the low speed plane should not be a problem with the zuke. 2.59 gear ratio should offer plenty of low speed guts. The fact that it can spin so much propeller should offer many prop choices, and a good stern lifter can only help your concern.
Your ballistic funky tip, by the way, is a bow lifter. Changing your prop a semi cleaver style like Yamahas own, even a 4 blade - will give you better overall performance likely lower planing speed. It will also help your hole shot with a load. 17 p with the extra cup, rake, and blade design of your ballistic might be a bit much for the Yammie on the SeaCraft hull.
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The prop came with the motor when I bought the boat and I thought about replacing it but I'm playing with the idea of having the transom raised to 25" this spring and I'm undecided whether to repower or get a shaft extension kit for my existing motor. The 98 Yam 115 has been bullet proof thus far and hasn't failed me once however this past summer I noticed it running a little rough and vibrates at idle under load. I took it to Bass Pro and they pulled the carbs, cleaned them and checked the reeds but unfortunately it didn't resolve the issue. It only does it in gear at idle and low rpm. Unfortunately the nearest Yamaha technician that's on the water and can check it under load is 2.5 hours drive and I would have to leave the motor with them for a few days so I would have to make two trips.