Herring Props
 

here is the delema, just bought a Fountain 42 EX, with 525's and stock XR's. I have run the stock 32 Bravo's Merc. Labbed 32's and the dealer has a set of 6 blade Herrings that I am trying to get a hold of. Has anybody seen that big of a difference from upgrading to Herrings or should I just make an offer on the labbed Merc. 32's and call it a day. Is all of the stuff I am hearing about the Herring true or will the Merc. labbed pops due the trick.

P.S. the labbed props showed a big improvement over stock. should I just be happy there??? or any other idea's???

Re: Herring Props
 

To some degree it will depend on how the boat is set up.

What are your current performance numbers? WOT rpm and speed with the stock 32's.

Re: Herring Props
 

you may see a couple of mph... the only way to know is to try them...also is 2 mph worth the $$$$

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with the stock 32's it can't get the boat past 5000-5100 prm and around 81-82 under normal conditions. I saw 84 one time with just 2 people and real light fuel......BZ

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BZ, .....my stock 32's go to 5300

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I think you should address the slip issue you have now;

How does the boat get on plane?
Is there a rooster tail at max speed, if so how high?
How much drive trim do you need to get top speed?

I would look into what's causing so much prop slip. If this is a new boat it wouldn't be uncommon for the drives to be mounted a little high. If you have the performance sheet from Fountain it should tell you what the top speed and rpm was before it left the factory. Take a couple mph off whatever that sheet says and then you have a realistic goal to shoot for.

You may benefit from the 6 blade props on your boat given the slip you have now.

Matt

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It was really great talking to you today. With a little work, patience and creativity we should be able to find a little more in her! I am sure of it!
Stay in touch and call me after you finish testing.

Julie