argonaut 0 Report post Posted December 3, 2012 I am totally new to Monterey ... picked my boat up in Nov, and only 2 test runs .. so far It is a 194fs (now named 204fs) with 4.3L MPI ... with just 5 Hrs on ths clock. My use will be for recreational towed watersports ..... so not after top end speed, acceleration, and mid range performance more important. I usually fit a Stainless Steel prop ... High Five on last boat. There is currently a 4 blade aluminium 20" pitch. fitted by dealer .... the manual states that 19" is the standard pitch for this hull. If I do decide to get a Stainless 4 blade ..... any comments on whether I should go down a size or stick with 20" pitch.? I tried using Mercury Prop selector tool ... but when I enter weight of boat it advises weight of boat & engine combination outside limits of tool. (bit worrying) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rip5 0 Report post Posted December 6, 2012 Our 204FS came with a 3 blade 21 pitch. It is perfect for us, as we do not ski or pull tubes. For your application, the 4 blade would be better, especially with a V6. If you went to stainless 4-blade, stick with the 20 pitch prop. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
