********** BIGGER PROP??????? **********

[brianmerc]

Will a bigger prop on my Mercury 115 HP outboard engine pull me up out of the water better/faster when water skiing?

 

[sparkroost]

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nNpe. To get a better holeshot you will need less pitch and or more blades. Top will be less, but torque will be higher.

 

[brianmerc]

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wait wait... I'm new to all this. What does all that mean?

 

[brianmerc]

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I need help!

 

[Hooty]

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In the grand scheme of things, we need a little more information. How many rpms is your engine turning now when wfo?<br /><br />c/6<br /><br />Hooty

 

[rickdb1boat]

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Brian<br />read through this site. Good info on props.<br /><br /> web page