Growing up in a MERC family racing F1 tunnel boats taught me everything I need to know about how important having the right prop for the right applications is. Great episode and informative.
....and i always thought cruising at 20 mph on the ocean was fast enough. With this rig,you could be to Cuba in two hours, stone some squid , and still be home for supper.
Information I'll NEVER use. But... I will contact Mercury if I buy a motor. I did tap the thumbs up 👍 button to feed the algorithm monsters. Thanks, Aaron.
Great video! I've been waiting since you switched motors! Ecos huh! That is a great difference! I'm going to have to go back and compare the 200 to 225. I'm in a limbo on what to get this year. I need a repower. Thanks for taking the time to show us!
Dive buddy has had the merc 225s on his contender 27T since the 1st year they came out and they Have been awesome. Best motors I have ever used. I wish they were available when I repowered my boat 2 years ago. Couldn't find any at the time and couldn't wait.
@andreymartin I live not too far from Ft Myers, up in Venice. Driving to the Keys is a pain but there's that shuttle boat (catamaran) that takes you from Ft Myers and Naples down to the Keys for the day, or do what we do and grab the 1 way ticket, a place in the Keys for the night, and a 1way back the next day. You're allowed to bring reasonable gear, obviously not 10 rods and all that, but enough to have a good time
Thanks for the different videos. Always watch and like. When it cools off I request another camping vid, lol. Florida native in Tarpon Springs, Great channel.
yea I've been dying to get out there and camp. I don't mind doing it in the summer just have been way more busy than I planned to be this year lol. so it goes.
Awesome. Repowering one of my families boats right now and was just arguing NOT to downsize from the verado 225's to the v6 200's and this proves it. Gotta go big or go home haha
Chosing the right prop can be tricky. My opinion is the 18 pitch is it. I know the rpms for each motors will not be exact but noticed the rpms were closer on the 18 than the other 2.
Great breakdown. I still wonder what a couple of the bigger displacement 300’s working less would do. Even better might be the bigger displacement 250’s. I commercial fished when I was younger and I became a fan of bigger motors working easy. I always got better efficiency and better durability.
Great informative video. Seeing those 17p on there while watching the numbers it was easy to see the motors were definitely under propped. What’s the price difference between the 18 Ecos versus the 19p? Thanks
just a little out of sync I assume, these motors are still new and to be completely honest my throttle binnacle certainly needs to be replaced. not sure why I couldn't get them to the same Rpm to be honest. could be something as little as the throttle cable needs to be tightened.
Forgive me, but I don't see the benefit of a range of .09 to .04 MPG better running the 225. Even with the 'right' prop on the 225 you pick up 0.14 MPG @ 4000 rpm. How many hours are your running per year now especially with cutting back on charters? Your fuel burn (from Mercury) is 19% higher but your MPG is only 6% higher. Were the 200's at end of life? I feel I'm missing something. I'm not being critical, I just think this is a fascinating exercise and loved the video, but want to understand what I'm missing.
one thing I am good at is math. believe it or not lol. I definitely don't run as much as I used to doing charters, but my average year now that small .14 mpg increase will save me around $700-$900 a year in fuel. Over the life of the motors/props I would certainly cover the price difference from the 200 to the 225's. not to mention I can cruise around 3 to 4 mph faster. Not that I care to go fast, but if I can go fast more efficiently, why not. Equals more time in the water or fishing.
@@KeyWestWaterman compared to a big twin, yeah, lol. My hull bare was 1150ish out of the mold. All gear, me, motor, and fuel, its probably 1900ish. Thats a 21'10" boat though.
@@rickdiaz4559 because in a tournament, time is money. The faster you can get to your spot, the longer you can fish it. If you and another boat plan to fish the same spot, and you get there first, its your spot. Also, my boat gets better mpg at 80 than it does at 50. Not much hull in the water creating drag.
Good 👍 one Arron I never knew that props make difference it’s like a car then when you change gears ⚙️ for power our time I like it these kind of videos are really good 👍 to bro we learn something new everyday what is out really deep that you never catch fla. Keys something good but Rare to catch that you know is there. Deep deep air tank get big big lobster 🦞 to catch. Think of it show us Arron. You and your family best friends get some knew rarely get fish air tank spear fishing 🎣 I never see u deep deep whith some Giants
Growing up in a MERC family racing F1 tunnel boats taught me everything I need to know about how important having the right prop for the right applications is. Great episode and informative.
....and i always thought cruising at 20 mph on the ocean was fast enough. With this rig,you could be to Cuba in two hours, stone some squid , and still be home for supper.
Information I'll NEVER use.
But... I will contact Mercury if I buy a motor.
I did tap the thumbs up 👍 button to feed the algorithm monsters.
Thanks, Aaron.
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We were down your way from Kentucky last week and we love it! Rented a boat and went out to alligator reef. Man it was amazing!
love to hear it!
Great video! I've been waiting since you switched motors! Ecos huh! That is a great difference! I'm going to have to go back and compare the 200 to 225. I'm in a limbo on what to get this year. I need a repower. Thanks for taking the time to show us!
Dive buddy has had the merc 225s on his contender 27T since the 1st year they came out and they Have been awesome. Best motors I have ever used. I wish they were available when I repowered my boat 2 years ago. Couldn't find any at the time and couldn't wait.
Love fishing missed a lot of it this summer thanks for filling jn
thanks for watching!
@@KeyWestWaterman yes no problem id love to fish key west but we go down near fort Myers
@andreymartin I live not too far from Ft Myers, up in Venice. Driving to the Keys is a pain but there's that shuttle boat (catamaran) that takes you from Ft Myers and Naples down to the Keys for the day, or do what we do and grab the 1 way ticket, a place in the Keys for the night, and a 1way back the next day.
You're allowed to bring reasonable gear, obviously not 10 rods and all that, but enough to have a good time
@@chris6054 I genuinely appreciate the information man, I will be looking at trying one of these on our next trip down thx mate.
Thanks for the different videos. Always watch and like. When it cools off I request another camping vid, lol. Florida native in Tarpon Springs, Great channel.
yea I've been dying to get out there and camp. I don't mind doing it in the summer just have been way more busy than I planned to be this year lol. so it goes.
Bonus video! Props can make or break your performance.
amen!
Awesome. Repowering one of my families boats right now and was just arguing NOT to downsize from the verado 225's to the v6 200's and this proves it. Gotta go big or go home haha
I liked the vibes of the Eco 18 pitch, they just sounded real happy like 😁
Hey I enjoyed the episode it was very informative done on an absolute professional level most outstanding
Chosing the right prop can be tricky. My opinion is the 18 pitch is it. I know the rpms for each motors will not be exact but noticed the rpms were closer on the 18 than the other 2.
yea I'm never concerned with top end, the 18 was impressive for sure. that cruise definitely caught my eye!
Great breakdown. I still wonder what a couple of the bigger displacement 300’s working less would do. Even better might be the bigger displacement 250’s. I commercial fished when I was younger and I became a fan of bigger motors working easy. I always got better efficiency and better durability.
Jack plates are just as important as props!😎
Science! 🤓
Great informative video. Seeing those 17p on there while watching the numbers it was easy to see the motors were definitely under propped. What’s the price difference between the 18 Ecos versus the 19p? Thanks
Thanks for all the info!
If I may ask, how many hours per year did you put on the “old” 200’s?
Thanks again
Hey Capt. Does playing with the trim tabs effect your spec tests? Or just on plane in general?
tabs bring the bow down which will slow down and normally reduce eco.
Hey Arron how about a meet and greet at the sand bar one day for your viewers. Great video cheers 🍻
I thought about it, being an introvert it terrifies me slightly! haha
@@KeyWestWaterman I hear you buddy I'm the same way. a lot of people look up to you on here. Keep up the great work your content is different
Hey Aaron, did you notice with the 19 pitch, your port engine wouldnt rev out like your starboard?
Ecos make the best prop for those motors hands down.
So the 18" eco gives better fuel performance and higher top speed? Isn't that an obvious choice then Arron? (New to boat props, any advice is awesome)
Is there a way to test different props without having to buy them all?
If you don’t mind me asking why did you have to re-power from the 200s how many hours did you have them
I didn’t have to. I get a new set every year. And i think right around 2000 hours
Have you looked at the Sharrow props ?
Man I love that sweet mercury hum
Are Right hand motor rpm’s always higher in a dual motor setup or are they out of sync?
just a little out of sync I assume, these motors are still new and to be completely honest my throttle binnacle certainly needs to be replaced. not sure why I couldn't get them to the same Rpm to be honest. could be something as little as the throttle cable needs to be tightened.
2mpg doing 40! I sense a Pulley Ridge video coming soon!
A bit of weight and in a bit of weather think the 18 would probably shine, sounded like it was working a bit to spin the 19s
Forgive me, but I don't see the benefit of a range of .09 to .04 MPG better running the 225. Even with the 'right' prop on the 225 you pick up 0.14 MPG @ 4000 rpm. How many hours are your running per year now especially with cutting back on charters? Your fuel burn (from Mercury) is 19% higher but your MPG is only 6% higher. Were the 200's at end of life? I feel I'm missing something. I'm not being critical, I just think this is a fascinating exercise and loved the video, but want to understand what I'm missing.
one thing I am good at is math. believe it or not lol. I definitely don't run as much as I used to doing charters, but my average year now that small .14 mpg increase will save me around $700-$900 a year in fuel. Over the life of the motors/props I would certainly cover the price difference from the 200 to the 225's. not to mention I can cruise around 3 to 4 mph faster. Not that I care to go fast, but if I can go fast more efficiently, why not. Equals more time in the water or fishing.
Bonus vid, lol. Those props are tiny compared to what we run bass fishing. I run a bullet cut performer 4, in a 30 pitch.
Hey bud no disrespect here but I always wondered why bass guys have to go 250 miles an hour from spot to spot
haha cause y'all running on potato chips! them boats are so light its wild.
@@KeyWestWaterman compared to a big twin, yeah, lol. My hull bare was 1150ish out of the mold. All gear, me, motor, and fuel, its probably 1900ish. Thats a 21'10" boat though.
@@rickdiaz4559 because in a tournament, time is money. The faster you can get to your spot, the longer you can fish it. If you and another boat plan to fish the same spot, and you get there first, its your spot. Also, my boat gets better mpg at 80 than it does at 50. Not much hull in the water creating drag.
@@rickdiaz4559 also, the smiles per gallon running 80-85 is a lot better than 50 too... lol.
Very informative.
Have you thought about the Sharrow props?
They’re 5k each. Priced themselves right out of market.
I've heard and seen testimonial that they don't deliver the numbers they claim. Not worth 10k to try to find out.
Holy crap! I didn’t know they were that expensive.
The MpG you had on there, was that per motor or combined?
combined
What can smooth the vibration and noise of the engines when shifting into fwd/reverse on the 225’s
Did you have better fuel with the 200 and 17 pitch and only gained 1mph with the 225’s? Might as well keep the 200’s
Oh ok I see the difference with the 18 pitch on the 225 that gives the best numbers overall. My only question now is why not go for 300’s 😂😂😂
4-6mph at the same RPM with the 19p 1 more with the 18
I have to give it to Mercury in that their motors are much quieter (thus more pleasant) than my Yamaha 300s!
Great
Put some 16" Dia. X 17(or 18)" Pitch on there
Cool!😊
Good 👍 one Arron I never knew that props make difference it’s like a car then when you change gears ⚙️ for power our time I like it these kind of videos are really good 👍 to bro we learn something new everyday what is out really deep that you never catch fla. Keys something good but Rare to catch that you know is there. Deep deep air tank get big big lobster 🦞 to catch. Think of it show us Arron. You and your family best friends get some knew rarely get fish air tank spear fishing 🎣 I never see u deep deep whith some Giants
I wish I had an engine like that!😂😂haha
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Did u go lobstering
If you're worried about Burning fuel a boat is not something you wanna own