Prop for Mercury XR2 150 on a 18' Bowrider

[snowbrd84]

I finally gave up on my 90hp motor that I just could not get to work on my boat. I got an '86 Mercury XR2 150 for a great deal and will be putting it on my 18' Bayliner Capri bowrider. Anyone run this motor on a similar boat and what prop do you use? The guy had it on a bass boat, so it came with a stainless 25p Quicksilver prop.

 

[snowbrd84]

Re: Prop for Mercury XR2 150 on a 18' Bowrider

Anyone? I ordered a 17" pitch stainless prop yesterday, but I am thinking maybe that is too small? I am not concerned with going 60 mph, i would rather be able to do 30-40 and get good fuel economy for cruising...

 

[Genjem]

Re: Prop for Mercury XR2 150 on a 18' Bowrider

There will be several people come on here and give you advice. But we really need to know what rpm you are running at WOT. I would definitely say 25p is too much. More like 19p. Can't tell without more info.

 

[snowbrd84]

Re: Prop for Mercury XR2 150 on a 18' Bowrider

I am installing the motor this week. I need a starting point, the 25p prop on there now is pretty beat up and not worth the time to even see how it performs. So I need a starting point and was hoping someone else on here has a similar boat/motor combo and could tell me what works for them. I hate just throwing money out to buy a prop and have it not work... Boat is an 1990 Bayliner Capri Bowrider 18'.