Thread: 50 hp merc help
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Old 06-18-2012, 06:06 AM
Bigdad013 Bigdad013 is offline
 
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I had the same issue, had a 21 pitch on my boat, it was on the boat when I bought it. Great for cruising, but the hole shot was pretty poor. Went to the recommended 17 pitch, got the rpm's up and no problem getting on plane with a loaded boat. Lost 3 mph but well worth it.
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