Prop for Cougar with 250 Merc.

[Guest March 11th 2004 210 amcandipogo]

I just bought a 2000 model Cougar with a 2000 model Mercury Pro XB 250. It has a 27p Tempest but I was wondering if anybody has found a different prop that does better than this one? Im very impressed with this set-up.

[lunkah]

The Trophy prop has less torque than the tempest. The simple math is more blades less prop torque. I ran mine all with a 27 pitch trophy for best results. With a 8″ hyd plate It would run 6K @ 80+ gps. I have a FTD this year w/250 Yamaha and and still playing with props. Tried the 15.25X27 Pro series did not like that. tried a 14.5 X 27 series like this better and will try a Merc trophy 13.75 X27 next. I am currently GPSing 78.7 with 2 people and a full tournament load. Mark Osgood In Maine

[iiicat]

I currently have the manual plate(6inch i believe). Would you recomend an 8 nch? Just curious.

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[Anonymous]

i think you are on target with your prop from my experience with them. learn to drive your rig. make sure you understand how it handles. if you make changes, do them one at a time and keep notes of your results. once you and the boat are happy with each other, i would advise you to have the prop worked by a good shop. there are lots of choices out there. i dont think a stock trophy is the way to go. if you can handle 3 blades and the prop is not damaged then have it customized. rich boger is a wizard with mercury props. his website is http://www.bogerprops.com. it sounds like your rig is set up pretty well. rich is not cheap, but he can make your prop do anything a custom one will do. just have your info together when you talk to him, and tell him what you want, rpms, speed, setback, all come into play. but, i tell you for the money if there is more speed to be had he can put it on the table. call me if i can add anything. phil 901 550 1634

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