playmate prop

[berry]

hi i got a 88 playmate with a 50hp merc on it, im running a merc s/s a5 15p prop.the problem is that it really slow out of the hole and i would like to pull a skier..does anybody know what would be a good power prop, that doesnt take to much top speed away?? thanks

[berry]

hi i got a 88 playmate with a 50hp merc on it, im running a merc s/s a5 15p prop.the problem is that it really slow out of the hole and i would like to pull a skier..does anybody know what would be a good power prop, that doesnt take to much top speed away?? thanks

[175checkmate]

Welcome to the board. Look for a thru hub prop with the ventilation holes in the side, this will alow exhaust out the sides of the prop on take off. The aire helps the prop to slip a bit, this helps get the rpms up. Better hole shot.

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1975 Checkmate Tri-mate 2, 2.4 200+ / Sky jacker 6" plate / 25p Laser 2 prop