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Topic: 170 MONTAUK, 90-HP FOURSTROKE
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Nauti Tauk |
posted 03-14-2008 06:09 AM ET (US)
I'm getting ready to [buy] a new prop for our 170. Tried a LASER-II 20 yesterday and was duly impressed with the gains over our current VENGEANCE prop. With all the propellers out there, has anyone found a propeller that is a better match for the Mercury 90-HP FOURSTROKE? The LASER lowered my midrange engine speeed by 200-RPM, 30-MPH at 4,000 versus 4,200, and increased WOT from 43.4 to almost 46-MPH. Just wanna make sure I'm getting the most bang for my buck. Thanks J
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jimh
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posted 03-14-2008 08:16 AM ET (US)
What motor do you have on your Boston Whaler 170 MONTAUK?--90-HP Yama-Merc carburetor? --90-HP Yama-Merc EFI? --90-HP Veradito EFI? There were all called "FOURSTROKE" motors. |
Nauti Tauk
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posted 03-14-2008 04:14 PM ET (US)
Sorry.....I forgot Jim. 2003 Mercury fourstroke. That's the one made by Yamaha and has four,count em ,carbs. |
bigjohn1
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posted 03-14-2008 11:44 PM ET (US)
Assuming your goal is purely top speed, you have the best prop already installed. Plenty of reports submitted to CW over the past 3-4 years confirm this.
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Feejer
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posted 03-19-2008 10:13 AM ET (US)
I have an 05 Montauk with the Merc 90hp EFI 4 stroke. I've been running the Lazer 11 20 for the last year and I think the prop is the best bang for the prop. I'm also getting about 45MPH WOT on flat water |
davej14
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posted 03-20-2008 12:22 PM ET (US)
Nauti Tauk I am interested in this performance comparison. What Vengeance prop are you comparing with the Laser II ? How did it impact WOT RPMs?2+ MPH at WOT is pretty impressive. |
Nauti Tauk
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posted 03-21-2008 06:45 AM ET (US)
The prop I have now is an 18"p Vengence to which I've had some cup added. The LazerII performed across the board much better than the Vengence. Of course the Vengence is a less expensive prop and I'll keep it as a spare. Also the Torque flow hub on the Lazer reduced the gear shift "clunk" considerably. Have located a Trophy Plus for a good price and if the dealer will let me test it I'll post the results, other wise I'll be shopping for the best price on a Lazer II in 20"p. |
bigjohn1
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posted 03-21-2008 07:40 AM ET (US)
You didn't really state how you normally load or use your boat. The Trophy Plus (which I own and have run on a 170 Montauk) will help with a heavy load and it will help with planing but it's going to be slower on the top end than that Laser-II. Since the lowest pitch it's made in is 17, you may very well rev over 6,000 with a light load. If you have the latest generation of the Merc 90 4-stroke, you can get 6,400 rpm's so the Trophy Plus test will be interesting. I'll be watching for that. |
Nauti Tauk
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posted 03-21-2008 08:08 AM ET (US)
Big John I called to check on the Trophy Plus after I had posted earlier this morning. It's gone.....$175.00 took it almost immediately. My usual load is either just me or me and another fisherman and gear, so I'm usually loaded fairly light. The Trophy was a 21"p so I have the feeling that it may have been a little tall for my boat anyway.If another chance comes along to test a 4 bladed prop I'll post the numbers. I appreciate your input. |