ThorSen
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- Aug 17, 2017
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- Boat Info
- 2018 SPX 190 OUTBOARD 150
- Engines
- 150 4-stroke Mercury outboard
We’re about 2-1/2 hours northeast of y’all - in Connelly Springs! South shore of wee Rhodhiss Lake!
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Thanks Jeremy, What prop brand and model did you go with?
It is a Mercury prop, I think it is the enertia. It is a SS 4 blade prop. I had a Merc Revolution 4 on one of my previous boats which I loved but they didn’t make the 17” pitch I was looking for when I bought this prop. Overall it is a good prop and I am happy with the results.
If you stayed with the 17" pitch, than changing to a 4 blade 17" should get the results I am looking for which is better acceleration for tubing. No need to go to a 16" 4 blade.
Keep in mind you have a heavier and longer boat than mine with the same engine. I went down 1" pitch when going to a 4 blade in order to get the low end performance I was looking for. My boat came with an 18" Aluminum 3 blade
This thread has piqued my interest since I intend to switch from aluminum to SS. Haven't run aluminum in 40 years.Keep in mind you have a heavier and longer boat than mine with the same engine. I went down 1" pitch when going to a 4 blade in order to get the low end performance I was looking for. My boat came with an 18" Aluminum 3 blade
I just took a look and I had the model incorrect, it is a Vensura 17” 4 blade. With this prop and pitch the motor will over rev, meaning it will go beyond rated max RPMs so you do need to be careful. I went with this prop because we use the boat mostly for towing and we often have a lot of people in the boat at the Same time so I wanted to not have any issues with power while doing this. I also wanted to take some stress off the motor knowing I would be pushing it hard on the low end of the RPM range often.This thread has piqued my interest since I intend to switch from aluminum to SS. Haven't run aluminum in 40 years.
Our 2019 SPX 190 OB / 150 Merc only has 30 minutes on the clock from the dealer's demo ride, so I really don't have any hard data. All I know it that she peaked at 47 mph, didn't get rpm data, and it started to snow 30 minutes after backing her into the garage. (It's going to be a long Winter)
However, she came with a 14.5 x 19 Black Max aluminum prop. I wonder why it was different than your 18". Also, an Enertia is a 3 blade prop according to Mercury's web site.
Based on what I have heard, I think a 4-blade might be the way to go. At this point I can't say what needs to be improved, so we'll just have to wait and see.
In any event, keep us all posted with all your results...
I finally broke down and started cutting, and sure enough the wiring was already there.Did you also have the stock Rockford Fosgate PMX-2 Head unit installed?
I asked the dealer about this and they flat out told me no it’s not prewired and quoted me @$450 to buy/install two speakers.
Thanks!
Installed Mercury Vessel View Mobile the other day. Relatively inexpensive for some valuable info. And extremely simple to install. Took a screen shot while running yesterday.
Did you see that Mercury has Mobile Vessel View on sale? 45% off. Sale price $149.99. Never thought I would see that.
https://www.mercurymarine.com/en/us...37#limited-time-discount-on-vesselview-mobile
Or is it just me?
Oi Vey - OUUUUCH! I paid full MSRP via eBay 2 weeks ago and, even though I haven’t gifted it yet, I’ll have to think twice about considering whether to try and return it ... doing that just doesn’t sit right with me, “do unto others,” etc.
But, ANYONE WHOSE BEEN THINKING ABOUT SHOULD J-U-M-P on it (THANKS FOR POSTING THAT, MoonDoggie)!!!
Perhaps not; anyone else also making the assumption that: a) all the info available via VesselView appears ANYwhere on a SPX dash; OR, b) one can’t pull up info about the engine from anywhere (using the app only when on the boat is in reality limiting its ability).
It’s not for everyone fer sure (but, I made sure I got complete info before I made the decision to get it)!
Happy trails!
Moondoogie. I think you should start a thread letting other members here know about it. That's a great deal. I wonder if they are about to release a newer version?
Hey Jim. I purchased a RAM mount and located it on forward windshield. Easy to see and no need to look down. https://www.amazon.com/Suction-Univ...ds=ram+mount+x-grip&psc=1&smid=A2XENS8LQP1A6DVesselview sounds really good, but I have always found it advantageous to look down on the boat's dashboard to view the appropriate boat data. Seems to me reading the boat off a tweeter might lead to safety issues while on plane in crowded waters.
Or is it just me?
There's the answer. I have used RAM mounts on other boats for GPS and hand held UHF and like them.Hey Jim. I purchased a RAM mount and located it on forward windshield. Easy to see and no need to look down. https://www.amazon.com/Suction-Univ...ds=ram+mount+x-grip&psc=1&smid=A2XENS8LQP1A6D