Hi, have a 2005 Regal 2000 - 5.0 gxi, bought it with a 3-blade 14x19 stainless (quicksilver) prop. Looking for suggestion on getting the RPMs to cap around 5000. As it is, it can run up near 5500 with a decent load. Should I go up to a 21 pitch? Looking for all around performance - cruising but occasionally pulling toys. Thanks!
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We all have our 'druthers. If I were going to pull anything/anybody behind a boat this size, I would likely go with something that's going to turn up max rpm pretty easily. I would want the extra zip/pep a prop like that will give the boat. However, when it comes to cruising, that pep is no longer necessary, and the noise level reduction of decreased rpm's might be welcomed.
My vote would be to keep the 19 and buy a 21. Then mount the one that makes the most sense for how your near future plans are looking.....
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