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Prop suggestion ‘01 HB Guide w/ 60-Merc Bigfoot 4-stroke?

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1.3K views 4 replies 4 participants last post by  Hightide03  
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Anybody have any experience testing props on an older HB Guide with a 4-stroke Mercury Bigfoot 60hp?
 
#4 ·
Yes, I have that motor. I used the foreman on both the BF and the newer CT when I repowered. I also have a 4 blade powertech lying around as a backup. I was concerned more with keeping on running shallow, plane at lower speed and getting up quickly vs. speed. What are you looking for?
 
#5 ·
I am wanting to hop up on plane a bit more quickly. I'm running about 28mph at 5k rpm. I believe its a 13p Vengeance but I'll have to double check. I usually fish within a 10 minute ride from where I launch with occasional longer runs when looking for tarpon. Speed is not super important but I also feel like I could get more out of that engine than I do now...