Prop selection Yamaha 250 R25OB

[peter.macphail]

I have a 2020 R25OB. My fuel economy looks quit low when compared to others with the same boat and I am looking to try a different prop.
Currently I have a 19T 15 1/4 prop which came with the boat. I can get up to 5100 RPM and about 32 mph - which translates into 1.2-1.4 mpg fuel economy.
A friend with the same boat has a 16 T 15 1/2 and gets around 2 mpg. Can you suggest a course of action for me?
Thanks
Peter

 

[Jared Dunning]

Hello Peter,

You will get the best performance if you have the 16T 15 1/2 prop. Another great place to get more information is reach out to The Prop Shop. You should be able to get a prop from there as well.

Phone: (425) 353-5527
Website: propshopinc.com

 

[peter.macphail]

Hello Peter,

You will get the best performance if you have the 16T 15 1/2 prop. Another great place to get more information is reach out to The Prop Shop. You should be able to get a prop from there as well.

Phone: (425) 353-5527
Website: propshopinc.com

Thank you Jared