Best prop for a Tahoe 222

IBChillin'

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Wondering if anyone out there owns a Tahoe 222 and has tested different props. Boat has a Merc 5.0, 260hp with Alpha One drive. I originally had a 3 blade that pushed it at 50+ mph, but my brother-in-law has had the boat for a few years and replaced my original prop with a 4-blade that won't push the boat beyond 36 mph at 5400rpm. Don't remember what I originally had on it and was hoping I wouldn't have to experiment as the closest lake is about 2 hours from where I live. I would appreciate any input ya'll have. Thanks.
 

QBhoy

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That engine won’t go to anything like 5400. Maybe need to get another go at getting some figures and see where we are. All the best
 

IBChillin'

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It's been a few years since I took it out so my memory must be a bit off. May have been 5K. I know the the motor definitely was revving higher than when I had the previous prop on. I'm in the process of restoring the boat so I have no way of testing the current prop again. Was hoping to have something better performing when I take it out for it's first run...
 

Scott06

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What 4 blade is currently on it. And yes if tach is reading 5400 it’s not working right. Are the speeds both previous and current off the dash speedo or gps app
 
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