(Hmm... tried to post but didn't seem to go. Apologies if this gets posted 2x)
I have a 2000 9.9hp 4 stroke long shaft merc on a 14' Starcraft. The Starcraft has a floor, casting deck, trolling motor, and a hefty 12V battery. With just me in the back, it runs 9.2mph and never gets on plane. Motor sounds bogged down and does not sound like it runs up to RPM.
When I look at the prop hub, I can see no markings for diameter and pitch. I suspect that this motor has the factory prop on it (don't know, I am the third owner).
I checked Mercury specs page, and they don't list the standard issue prop size.
Any idea what the "standard issue" 9.9 4 stroke prop is? I want to bump down one size in either pitch or diameter.
Thanks!
Frank
I have a 2000 9.9hp 4 stroke long shaft merc on a 14' Starcraft. The Starcraft has a floor, casting deck, trolling motor, and a hefty 12V battery. With just me in the back, it runs 9.2mph and never gets on plane. Motor sounds bogged down and does not sound like it runs up to RPM.
When I look at the prop hub, I can see no markings for diameter and pitch. I suspect that this motor has the factory prop on it (don't know, I am the third owner).
I checked Mercury specs page, and they don't list the standard issue prop size.
Any idea what the "standard issue" 9.9 4 stroke prop is? I want to bump down one size in either pitch or diameter.
Thanks!
Frank