Ranger 681VS Prop Testing

1998 Ranger 681VS Prop Testing - Coon Lake, MN - August 15th, 2018
Specs
1998 Ranger 681VS
1998 Mariner 115 2 Stroke
2018 Minnesota Ultrex
3/4 tank of gas
3 Group 27 batteries
Full load of tackle and about 20 rods
76° water temp - 85° air temp
Prop in segments 1 and 2 is Mercury Marine Laser II - 22P
Top speed - 42.3 two guys - 42.7 solo
Prop in segments 3 and 4 is Mercury Marine Spitfire X7 - 19P
Top speed - 42.0 solo - 42.0 two guys
Hole shot is greatly improved with the Spitfire X7, mid range acceleration improved, bite in corners was better. Slightly lower top speed than what I saw with the Laser II, this spring loaded light and running solo I saw 47.6 mph but once summer rolls around and bass season opens up I generally run at least two people and a full load of tackle and the hole shot improvement was remarkable.