Tested 26 trophy

[suicidealli]

They were not designed to be surfaced. I think the trophy is a stronger prop than the newer cast, from what I have read. That good china steel.... Lol this 26 I'm running is a flo torq, so it isn't real old... I have a 25 that is a solid hub.

 

[suicidealli]

I'm Going to play hookie today, it is going to be 68* here. On the way back I will see if I can hit a 100 with it.

Roy

 

[GotMyAlly]

Good info, thx catfish! With a Trophy diameter of a bit over 13", and running even with the pad, almost half the prop (5.5 - 6.5)" of prop is running out of the water (surfaced). Tells me everything I need to know, assuming that you spun it up to 7k rpm....

Richard

Roy's boat is a lot lighter than yours. Everything else being equal, pushing a heavier boat is going to put more stress on one.

Jim cracked 2 blades on a brand new Alli-cut trophy. Put it on for a test run, backed her in the water, made one pass 2 miles down the lake and back, and put her back on the trailer. 2 blades cracked.............and that was with a 225. Granted it was a 3.0 that probably has more torque, but still..........

 

[Alli-drenaline Rush]

Good info Joe!

 

[Alli-drenaline Rush]

Thx Neal and Roy.... I was thinking Trophy Plus - no Ally cut (and no lab finish).... but it seems like no way to not run at least partially-surfaced.... gotta stay vigilant, and not spin it to the max....

Key Puckett likely to finish rigging at mid-month.....

 

[GotMyAlly]

If you bury it too deep, your handling will suffer for sure.

 

[Alli-drenaline Rush]

If you bury it too deep, your handling will suffer for sure.

Handling by the bros, or by the boat lol !?!?!?!

 

[fenwayfear]

I run my trophy plus 27 an 1/8" below with no issues. Three batts and a good size fishing load. Now with that being said I am still in the learning phase with my XB03 (she still wiggles with me at around 70).

In short the TP27 stock has a lot thicker blades than my other props(hoss, etc..)

 

[fishnfireman]

If I remember right ?? There was a post on here by one of the old timers, that gave the numbers of which Merc props were made with the BAD metal.
I know there were a few years that most of Merc,s props were cracking and slinging blades when put on hi-po boats. Merc finally figured out what the problem was and changed metallurgy.

I have still got a 3 eared Pro ET.

But I also had a couple of the older Trophy's with the Allison cut that were driven around the world and back with no issues.

 

[ssv1761982]

One of the other prop manufacturers told me the Ally cut makes them faster but also increases the chance of slinging a blade by weakening it. This was a couple years ago when I visited them.

 

[chad202]

I've only ran one 26(just to try) and that was back when I had my Blazer. Since then a 25 trophy plus has been one of my favorite fishing props. The first two were worked for a heavier boat needing bow lift. My blazer would fish mid 80s with just me and 80-82 fishing with two aboard. That was with a 225 promax with limiter raised and compression at 140. Next was the 03 and a 260. Another 25 trophy plus but worked for heavier boat ran ran 95-96 with two aboard. I prefer running a prop with lots of bow lift. I can run it higher and still use less trim. On my 02/260ish, another 25 trophy plus with a generic work job runs over 100 loaded to fish. What I like about over/thru is that I can tune them in real good for holeshot which fishing in south louisiana is very important. I need a prop that'll get up on 1.5 - 2' and quick. Typically loaded to fish an over the hub prop will not do that.

 

[harrells]

Roy, I run a 28 trophy plus early in the spring instead of the hydromotive, just because the lakes around here have some debri floating early in the season. All 4 holes plugged and 1/4 below pad on the 3.0l.I still have to feather the pedal out of the hole, but i also have to do the same with the hydromotive. But i like the trophy as a spare, and it was cheap.

 

[suicidealli]

Ok went fishing today.. All 4 holes plugged I couldn't tell any difference. Still slips.
Not happy with that. I had all my gear, live well full only 2 fish.lol 100 mph, and I didn't like it on the big end. The back of the boat was dancin around a little to much. Kinda like a cleaver, but not that bad. I don't think i Would like this prop with an empty boat.. Prolly better with a passenger.. Prolly a better prop for an 03, or a good driver in an 02. Not for a rookie on the big end..JMO
An ally cut on this prop makes it better. You remove a little of the blade, so there would be less stress, because the blade is going to be just a little smaller. not much difference tho. My boat is light so a tourney could be different..
I know this 26 runs like a 27 or a loose 28... Mid range to 85 mph runs beautiful. It is a great fishing prop... All you guys that fish all the time you won't be disappointed in a 4 blade trophy....JMO


Roy

 

[etnprop]

Merc also makes a blowout ring for the Trophy as well as four sizes of plugs... I got'em if you need'em.... Joe

 

[suicidealli]

How does the blow out ring work Joe????
Roy

 

[ssv1761982]

Blow out ring slides on the barrel to eliminate the big gap where exhaust comes out over the hub.

 

[suicidealli]

I have one welded on my gear gase. Don't know if it would work for me. I need to add some tip cup, or leave it as it is..

 

[GotMyAlly]

Roy runnin' a Trophy...............I dun heard it all now! The world really is gonna end in 2012! :big grin:big grin

 

[silverbullet02]

I have one welded on my gear case. Don't know if it would work for me. I need to add some tip cup, or leave it as it is..

You have the lip on the outside of the gearcase? This is different. This blowout ring is a plastic ring that slips on the bottom of the barrel of the prop, probably 1/4" thick, and seals up the gap between the prop barrel and gearcase. That way the exhaust doesn't come outside the barrel of the prop.

 

[suicidealli]

No, I have a welded on extension blow out ring. Adds about 1 1/8 longer than a stock case.
Neal, I never thought it would happen either...lmao. I will try any prop once... They do run better than I thought...

Roy