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    Prop advice ?

    Hi all new to the forum! Always searching and researching?! Looking for a new prop for my boat ? Maybe ? It’s as good as I’m gonna get? Looking for some education. !! Gonna list as much info as possible I know that always helps , if more is needed please let me know !!!
    1999 Sea ark zx180 - hull weight 920lb
    1999 Johnson 90 - 320 lbs
    3. Batteries up front approx 120 lbs
    1 in the rear approx 50 lbs
    1/4 to 1/2 tank fuel usually
    1 other man in the boat
    Current prop 14x19
    Getting 38-39 mph at 5000-5200 rpm

    Had some steering torque - raised the motor up maybe 2-3”. Steering is smooth now!
    Jumps up on plane quick !!! Overall happy with how it performs !!! Just wondering if there’s more to had ??!! Seeing other aluminum boats , tracker 185’s ,190’s with 90 hp doing mid to high 40’s !!and they weigh more? Open to jack plates, prop sizes , etc !! Any advice or recommendations greatly appreciated!!

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    Batteries in the front kill your speed. Too much weight for the motor/prop to lift. Too much wetted surface to gain speed. Drag = slow.

    Marks Props 317-398-9294, 1850 East 225 South, Shelbyville, Indiana 46176 propellerman59@gmail.com http://www.marksprops.com/index.html