What is a Stock Prop for Checkmate 253
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The prop I got works fine most of the time. Tubing not so much. Its what I believe to be a labbed Bravo 26p. I dont know much about props so correct me if Im wrong from what u see in pic. Id like something that gets on plane earlier and more torquey if thats possible. I dont need top speed for tubing so not concerned. Id like just a cheapo for the more shallow lakes I go to. Not to hard to switch between the two.
I dont even know what stock one would have been. Maybe it was this IDK. Its a 1997 Checkmate Convincor 253 with the blue Merc in it. I have no idea what the numbers mean other than the 26p. Suggestions?
Thanks,
Chris


I dont even know what stock one would have been. Maybe it was this IDK. Its a 1997 Checkmate Convincor 253 with the blue Merc in it. I have no idea what the numbers mean other than the 26p. Suggestions?
Thanks,
Chris


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500HP carb. Looks to have material taking off on thickness of blades.....idk honestly. Just trying to buy a stock one that has better hole shot and tq. This ones good for top end it appears. Again this is a new to me boat so Idk.
It will spin to 5000 5100 rpm planed out. Cant plane it too much (as in not much numerically below 7 on gauge) or it washes out. I dont run it this hard though as I want to do valve springs and lifters before I do.
It will spin to 5000 5100 rpm planed out. Cant plane it too much (as in not much numerically below 7 on gauge) or it washes out. I dont run it this hard though as I want to do valve springs and lifters before I do.
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