View Full Version : Help with prop selection 115 merc
catch847
03-25-2009, 01:03 PM
I have 2003 115 mercury 2 stroke. And I'm looking for a good stainless prop to put on it to give it a bit more mph. I currently average like 52mph with the aluminum prop. I don't fish lakes with a lot of rocks or structure to hit. Any suggestions. Pretty sure the pitch is 13 on it now. I don't know any other numbers, sorry.
Thank you
Hot Runr Guy
03-25-2009, 01:12 PM
Something sounds waaaay off. A 13" pitch prop going 52mph is going to have the engine turning over 10,000 rpms! You probably have a 13" diameter prop, but we'll need to have a better idea what the pitch is, so take another look for a part #. Also, is that 52 by GPS, or dash speedo? Give us an idea what your rig is, maybe somebody here has something similiar.
HRG
schmidtwi
03-26-2009, 11:37 AM
Look for a 19 or 21 pitch 3 blade SS prop. Then test to see what RPM's you're running. You should run in the 5200 - 5400 RPM range top end.
If you're looking for a better hole shot, try a 4 blade
catch847
03-26-2009, 11:47 AM
Sorry about the lack of info. Yea that is a 13 dia prop. 17' Tracker Tournament Pro with 115 mercury on it. I yes that is 52 on the dash speedo so that is probably not correct. Just looking for some help here. When I go home this weekend I will try to get better numbers and maybe a part number.