My engine will hit the rev limiter, and is equipped with the standard prop as shown by Stingray. Does my boat have the wrong prop?
The standard propeller recommended by Stingray is best for all-around performance under average use. When we select a standard propeller, it is the one with the best combination for top speed, cruising, skiing, etc. In other words, it is a “general use” propeller. No one propeller can give you the maximum performance for “out of the hole” versus “top-end” expectations; one comes at the expense of the other. The only way for you to achieve maximum performance in both categories would be to carry two props, each designed to maximize their respective feature. For example, if you have a 190L with a 220 HP EFI V6 and a light load, the engine will hit the rev limiter. Replacing the standard 23″ propeller with a 25″ propeller would reduce the “general use” features of the standard prop and bias the performance to top-end only. You will lose “out of the hole” performance or the low-end torque as it is frequently referred to. The higher pitch 25″ propeller will usually produce higher top speed,
