wow that's fast, I run little under 60 at 3500 maybe I should try some bigger props

Moxy

ya but everyone does that lol, I'm sure I could run in low trip digits with my stuff in stepped or padded hull, but it not a classic TG lol

Moxy

where do you boat ^^^^^^

St Lawrence River and Lake Ontario, 1000 Islands

fryckstyle not sure how you get on plane but I`ve found my boat doesn`t like a lot of tab.. 2-3 more than that the boat loses speed, prop slip goes up.. planing is over.
Once I find where a particular prop will plane I don`t waste anytime under that RPM.
The props I lost had a lot of cup and I could get on plane at 3500 easily My current ones don`t have nearly as much cup (same diameter) and require 4300 . Under that and I`m just burning holes in water ..

Also depends on whether you are in fresh or salt water, i had a set on my tiger that would pop up quick in the lower bay, but the further north and the fresher the water it struggled a bit to get up on plane...

exactly,hit the nail on the head

I tried everything, not much change in tab position with the 32s. I get what you're saying, I just think it's too heavy for such a high drive setting. I really want 1" spacers, but have a pair of 2" spacers sitting in the box. Will probably install over the winter and try it out this Spring.

I've experimented with, and purchased:
30pitch props - stock as far as I can tell
32pitch props - stock as far as I can tell
32pitch props - sent to bblades to add "cup"

All merc 18" 4 blades (some measure 17.75", but sold to me as 18" props) The 30s seems most usable, with the 32s showing a faster cruise and more efficiency. The 30s feel to accelerate faster. Boat comes out of the water pretty easy too. (meaning getting airtime, still hesitates getting on plane)

Frick, your engines running good lately? Good to see you on here not having engine troubles....hopefully that holds true.

Dan, do you have any 29 pitch 18" dia 4 blade props? From playing around with the prop slip calculator, I think my drives are 1.4:1.

Anyone think 1.4:1 is causing slight planing issues?