Propeller choice...

[Nasty]

What stainless prop is considered the best for bay boats? Durable? After talking with Montauk 17, he said Mercury Mirage. What do you'll think? I have the pitch nailed down to a 19''. All I need to decide is the diameter... Mirage is a 15.25'' wheel. I am worried this is a little big for my Yamaha 150 2-stroke. I'm probably opening up a big can of worms with this question.

[jchief]

beg and borrow different props as they all act differently. I can't tell you how many I tried on my Blackjack before settling on one.

[fishinpox]

power tech!

[shellman]

Your best bet is to go w/ whatever yamadog has to offer,they make good bayboat props...good luck.

[Ray]

I think mine is a 14 X 19 four blade on a 150 Yamaha.
I can tell you more next week.

[Natural Light Kid]

Call power tech props and ask for Marcus Clement. They make several different designs and he is very good. The prop game is a tricky one, but Marcus got mine on the nose first try.

[Ray]

My boat motor and prop came as a package from the boat manufacturer.
The boat was tested by the dealer before I accepted it.
The numbers were exactly what the manufacturer said they would be.

[Montauk17]

What stainless prop is considered the best for bay boats? Durable? After talking with Montauk 17, he said Mercury Mirage. What do you'll think? I have the pitch nailed down to a 19''. All I need to decide is the diameter... Mirage is a 15.25'' wheel. I am worried this is a little big for my Yamaha 150 2-stroke. I'm probably opening up a big can of worms with this question.

Trust me,that 2 stroke 150 will have no problem what so ever turning a mirage. We do this for a living and the mirage is the best bay boat prop,hands down. Power Tech does make good props for the smaller motors,but there v6 props are not the greatest.

[Nasty]

I hear ya, Montauk! How much does a 15.25 x 19 Mirage run? I also understand you'll will adjust it if need be at no additional charge... that is a big plus.

[live to fish]

Power tech. Best prop for bay boats. Contact them by phone or interenet. Tell what your set up is and they will sell you the best prop for it.

[Montauk17]

525 for the mirage or 400-450 for the power tech.

[all star rod]

I have a 19" Powertech on my Yamaha 4 Stroke 150. Also, had one on my HPDI 150. Never have had issues with either.

[Nasty]

Update on prop... These are my numbers...

Old prop: (Yamaha 13.5 x 18 4-blade stainless) 4500 rpms = 32 mph; 5800 rpms = 48 mph; excellent hole shot, horrible cruise speed, decent top end

New prop: (Powertech 15.25 x 19 3-blade stainless) 4500 rpms = 42 mph; 5600 rpms = 52 mph; very good hole shot, excellent cruise speed, better top end

I have found my prop! It will also go 5000 rpms = 49/50 mph. It was tested with close to a normal fishing load. Thanks for all the input. Thanks to Montauk for your help also. You were correct about the increase in cruising speed. This is what I was looking for.