2009 Tracker Pro Guide V-16 SC w/ Mercury 50hp 4-stroke
These test are performed in the Gulf of Mexico with just me (180 pounds) and about 100 pounds of fishing gear. I always launch with a full tank of gas.
I'll add more as I try to figure out which prop works best for me and this boat.
I'm not going into details, just RPM's and top speed.
I was very disappointed in the Apollo Prop and who I got it from, Deep Blue Yacht Supply. I will not be shopping with them again.
So far the best one is the Mercury BlackMaxXT 10.75X12P OEM#48-816702A40.
Mercury BlackMaxXT 10.5 X 13P = 5400 @ 31mph
Mercury BlackMaxXT 10.75 X 12P = 6000 @ 34.5mph
Michigan Apollo 10.75 X 12P = 5300 @ 32mph
mileage will vary from fresh to saltwater. water density being different between them.
good info. but why would you be disapointed by the lower rpms to attain a faster speed that would seem to me to be a better result than the other two. i would think you want more performance at the lowest rpm you can get saves wear on the motor. but im not that much of a gear head.
I have heard running a motor over-propped like that causes it to run rich and can lead to overheating problems.
Makes sense to me.
i just tend to stick with what the manufacturer put on the boat. i do the same with my car and truck. 1 or 2 mph at the max end isnt enough to warrant changes like that to me. but im a performance nub and know that i personally shouldnt go messing with such things. just having my vehicles work is usually enough for me
Yes.I never understood why people would take a brand new boat and replace the prop.What do you think you are going to get from the money spent on a new prop,or two or even three.Sounds ridiculas to me.I will keep my prop and maybe come up on you 1 or 2 minutes later,but,I will have better fishing rods and maybe a couple beers with that saved money,lol.Just my .02 cents.
Yes.I never understood why people would take a brand new boat and replace the prop.What do you think you are going to get from the money spent on a new prop,or two or even three.Sounds ridiculas to me.I will keep my prop and maybe come up on you 1 or 2 minutes later,but,I will have better fishing rods and maybe a couple beers with that saved money,lol.Just my .02 cents.
should get an extra prop. never know when your gonna have to change one on a trip. i keep a extra prop tools spare nuts etc. in a tupperware in the main deck storage. never know when your gonna smack a rock or submerged object. props can be changed in the water if your slick enough and the weather is warm enough and the shore is far enough away
2009 Pro Guide V-16SC Prop Test 50hp-4S
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