What does everyone with a 2002 or similiar Trophy run on their prop. I believe mine is at a 17, but need to double check.
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What engine are you running?
Tom
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Evinrude 175 2 stroke.
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The Merc 175 option on your boat takes a 14.5x19 prop. The Merc gear ratio is 1.87:1. If your Evinrude has the same ratio, then you might want to try this prop.
Tom
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Hmmm. Does a higher pitch give you more top end or hole shot?
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More pitch = Less Hole Shot.
Tom
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So I would want lower for towing tubes and such and higher pitch for more top end speed?
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The most efficient prop is the one that gets you to full recommended engine RPM at wide open throttle.. A lower pitch will give a better hole shot but will allow the engine to over rev at WOT. A higher pitch may give more top end speed but will overtax the engine. You can under pitch for skiing/tubeing but must recognize that you can't run at wide open throttle as the engine will over rev. Over pitching is not recommended in any case.
Tom
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I've known to be wrong...but.... lower the pitch 17 and below will give MORE speed and higher rpm,higher 19 and above will give a better hole shot, lower planning speed and lower WOT rpm...just my experience for what it's worth. Then again your boat size,engine HP and gear ratio dictates your prop size.
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