Yes, they ROCK for skiing. I want one too someday (in my spare time).

I'd say a 21 pitch high five would be my call, based on your needs and
package.

-W

"Tony Thomas" wrote in message
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The high five is a very good prop but most people don't want to spend the
money for one. Should work great.

--
Tony
my boats at http://t.thomas.home.mchsi.com

"Steve" wrote in message
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Do any of you have any experience with the Mercury High Five props?


Steve wrote in message
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I'm looking for help in selecting a new prop. I'm currently running a
14
1/4x 23p
3 blade that came on the boat from the factory. The boat is a 2003
Larson
SEI 190 (open bow runabout) with a 4.3 volvo sx sterndrive. It will
turn
this prop 4600 rpms (4200-4600 reccomended by volvo at WOT) and 49 mph
according to speedometer at WOT.

This summer we have started doing alot of slalom skiing. Needless to
say
it
is a bit lacking on power to pull up a 200# plus skier . I have been
looking
at 4 and 5 blade props but am at a loss as to what size should work
best
for
me. Also is there a big trade off for power to loss of top end? I need
something that will be a good all around prop as we do alot of tubing
and
wakeboarding as well as just cruising around the lake.

I do not have a local dealer that will let me try out different sizes.
I'm
not afraid to spend some $ on a good prop, but dont want to experiment
with
sizes at the prices of these props.

Thanks for any help Steve