86 formula 272 prop help ?
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86 formula 272 prop help ?
Is there any 272 owners that can help not sure what prop i should buy . my boat has twin merc 350's 260 hp stock with alapha drives it runs toped out 49 mph at 3900 is this right or what should i do they are also not ss props thanks.
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My 85 272 would run 60 at 4800 RPM with cleavers. You have too much prop or your motors are tired. Also Formula had a performance option that had a higher than normal X height. The early 83-84 models had a fairly big rocker in the hull. Check on the Formula forum.
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do you remember what size dia the props were and what pitch? thanks
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