20.1 Stoker W/ Merc 280

[CSmith]

What's up guys, I have acquired a new to me 20.1 Stoker with a 2.5 merc 280. It has a 20" mid section with a sport master lower on a hydraulic jack plate. Currently running a Mazco 26p 3 blade. Seems this prop is way to small? Curious as to what others are running? I feel like the boat could spin a 28p no problem. Or, would my application warrant a clever style? Not sure what kind of mph and RPM range i should be in. I'm still learning the boat so I haven't been wide open throttle yet but just curious as to what others are running. Thank you for any input! Indeed it is time for me to "try a different prop"
Pic for attention. Cheers

 

[NeedlesRat]

Unless that motor was changed by Brooks, that is an ROS. When I owned it, I only ran a 28 3 blade Mazco on it and that was perfect. Probably could have ran a 30 but always ran a 28P

 

[NicPaus]

That's a great looking boat on a nice trailer. Congrats!

I am no help on outboard prop selection.

 

[lake p.a.l.]

Congrats on a BADASS ride, enjoy

 

[ScottyP363]

Try a 28 big ear chopper or Mazco RE3. It will pull a 30 with a light load but a 28 would be good all around.

 

[Baker343]

I believe when John was building his props the RE3 came out of a 26-pitch mold and he would repitch it up or down.
If your near Havasu Gibbs knows these props well. I had Ron Hills guys work my RE3 24 that I got from John before he retired.

If you want to sell it I'd be interested.

 

[CSmith]

Spoke with some guys over at Hill. I have a 28p on order. Should be to me by Friday. Possibly testing this weekend!

 

[mbrown2]

Super clean boat and really clean trailer!