What is the best prop set up for the 17 HPX-V?
o The top transom bolts are in the top hole of the engine bracket. In other words, the engine is mounted as low as it will go. The tilt rod assembly is in the hole nearest the transom meaning the engine can be tucked in all the way when trimming it down. My prop is a PowerTech 3 blade, 17 pitch, model number YM90PTR3R17P. These boats are sensitive to engine trim, trim tabs, how the engine is mounted, weight distribution and especially props. Start with the proper engine mounting, then get the right PowerTech prop and then start learning how to handle the trim and tabs. It is a fantastic boat. o Bob L advises: As long as the engine is mounted in one of the two lowest positions, you are in good shape. The key is to get the PowerTech prop mentioned above. Others brands, even with the same pitch, haven’t worked as well as the PowerTech. The PTR series is a bow lifter prop, which supposedly reduces the wetted surface giving you better speed. PowerTech will tell you to stick with the 3-blade
