Thank for the quick reply. I am hitting WOT just just below the rated max RPM 5500. I'm hoping for max fuel efficiency and am getting 1.75 mpg at cruise so  I'm really pretty happy there.
I'll give the prop guys a call to see if they have a try before you buy option.

thanks again

If you don't care if you have fish slime/guts/scales in the bilge, disconnect the drain hoses and let the boxes drain into the bilge, let the bilge pump take care of it...but I wouldn't...

You are missing the filler cushion.  Contact member CUSHIONGUY, and Gary can help you out...

First consideration, are you reching into rated WOT operating range on new engines?  way above?, or  Below? right in middle???
if  @ max  rated rpm with normal load is reached you have the pitch ~correct.
what are your goals and desired priorities? Max fuel efficiency? max engine life, max top speed, max acceleration.???etc.
if the cavitation plates are  positioned right  the trim tucked in, the rpm is correct and all other factors are normal a half inch more diameter might help, If slip or cavitation are real bad maybe 4 blades but they will slow you down a bit and cost more.
if you are under pitched move up enough to bring rpm into line.
if props are running in clean water and cavitating excessively more blade area via different diameter or blade style  may help.

many prop sources will let your try before you buy or allow returns, this is often the best way if you dont break them, worth paying a bit more for this option IMO.

I've just re powered my 2000 27walk with twin 225 Optimax's and I reused the props from the 200 Merc carb saltwater engines. I'm wondering if I should replace the props to reduce cavitation I'm noticing while trying to get up on plane. Current props are 3 bladed Mercury Mirage stainless 17 pitch.

Thanks

Hi Togators,

What finally happend with your insurance co. How did they handle your situation with the total loss?

Wow, that's great and I know lots of fisherman that feel the same way.
Thanks for sharing.
Portugee

Thank you, I will try that.  Just another thought, my previous boat had fish boxes that had a gravity drain for them.  Has anyone found a way to bypass the pump and allow the boxes to drain on their own.  The boat is a 2003 23 sport (became the 24 Super sport), fish boxes are in the floor.

Thanks Mike. I think it's speaks volumes that you put yourself out there on forums such as this one and thehulltruth.com. Good stuff. One of the main reasons I have been aiming to get a pro-line for quite some time. Plus they are pretty neat vessels!

Too bad you don't have a distributor in Aus, they would do very well I'm sure.... if only I was in such a position to....
...n'ah, I already have the dream job... for now!

Arrives in Aus on the 8th, trucks to my location around the 13th. My wife is due around the 20th, so I don't have much time to get the boat and trailer "legal"

Cheers

Thanks for the response. I did get a quote for repairs which came in at $1800. Was a fairprice and I was going to have it done but I sold the boat before I got a chance.