View Full Version : Alumacraft TP185 CS with a Yamaha 200 HPDI, Which prop?
shorepatrol
11-25-2003, 06:21 AM
I am purchasing a 2004 Alumacraft Tourmanent Pro 185 CS with a 200 Yamaha HPDI and a T-8 kicker and am wondering what prop to run. Will this rig run a 23pitch tempest or am I going to have to run a 21Pitch? I insist on the Merc prop. Thank all of you who replied on my last questions regarding said rig and its fishability and owner satisfaction.
Shorepatrol
Bradnd
11-25-2003, 06:31 AM
I would start with the 21P. That's what I ran on my 200.
Good luck with the new boat!
Brad
THROWINWOOD
11-25-2003, 08:36 AM
I RUN A 21 PRO SERIES ON MY 195 TP/200 EFI YAM VMAX AND COULD USE A LITTLE MORE RPM. WITH AN AV. LOAD MY MOTOR IS TURNING ABOUT 5350 TO 5400 FULLY TRIMMED OUT. I'M NOT RUNNING A KICKER. MOTOR IS UP 1 HOLE OFF THE TRANSOM. I TRIED THE MOTOR UP ALL THE WAY AND GAINED 2MPH AND ABOUT 150 RPM ,LOST A LITTLE BOW LIFT BUT HAD NO PROBLEM WITH SLIP OR BLOW OUT IN TURNS.I DROPPED THE MOTOR BACK DOWN SO MY COVER WOULD FIT.
A 21 TEMPEST SHOULD GIVE YOU GOOD #s , I THINK A 23 MIGHT BE A LITTLE TOO MUCH PROP FOR THAT SETUP.
GOOD LUCK HAPPY HOLIDAYS
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