prop suggestions

[switzer87]

hi i have a 1987 switzer ski 17.5ft boat with a merc 225 promax and i am looking for some props. so far i have found good deals on the following: mazco RE 4blade 24" pitch, mazco3blade 29" pitch and a mazco re 3 blade 26" pitch are these good chioces. what would be some good props for my setup. any help would be greatly appreicated. chad browner

[Neil]

You really need to provide more info like current prop, rpm, speed, intended use ie. skiing or just top end... Anyway, for general use something in the 22" to 24" 4 blade thru hub exhaust will work. Probably a Merc Trophy 24" is probably your best bet. For top end an over hub 3 blade will work best, probably a Mazco RE3 26-28" or a reworked OMC SRX 27". Also worth trying would be a MERC 27" Tempest thru hub, as these are very fast and a little more flexible in use than the over hub props.
Good luck

[HavasuBarney]

As far as props go, Mazco would be an excellent choice. RE3 is a fast prop, RE4 would be a good all around.
Just adjust your pitch so you are able to spin them close to 7000rpms.
Round eared props provide bow lift to help get those V bottoms up and out of the water.
The pointed or cleaver type blades are designed to lift the stern.
You high performance props will be soild hub, thru-hub is helpful if you do not have your exhast relieved.
Trophy is another GREAT all around choice, many times the best all around prop there is, especially on heavier boats.

[cavey lavey]

hey guys im looking for a good transom raising prop i have 1 mazco re 24 & a lab finished hill 24 reduced to a 23 pitch both ventalated over hubs looking 4 a lightning et 22 or 24 will trade.

[Unloaded Racing]

What are your intentions for this prop? You might want to try a few ET's before you buy one. FYI The 22 and 24 are what we use for 1/4 mile drag racing with 2.5 Drag motors. We spin them in the 10,000 RPM range in a quarter mile.
Tim

[snappertapper]

i would recomend a johnson raker propeller 3 blade with 15.25x25 pitch this should do the job