I have a 2004 Nitro 882 with a 115 OptiMax and want some info on what prop to use to get a better hole shot. Currently I have a 20p Laser 2 prop and want to increase my hole shot performance. Any info? The Tracker Centers here in Florida are terrible when it comes to technical support.

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The Mercury website recommends a 23 pitch.  It says it will give you an estimated top speed of 54 mph, but that was wit the 135.  They didn't offer the 115 as an option.  CompProp suggested a 13x21x3 would give you a top speed of 41-50, which sounds a little more likely.  Why are you selling your brand new Nitro?  I won't part with mine.

With my Laser 2 I do get 54 mph.  Granted, that is with me and a light fuel load.  I really don't want to part with my boat but I don't have time to fish right now.  We may in the future go to a boat that would provide adequate entertainment not only for me but also my family.

21 pitch three blade just wouldn't work.  I need something in the range of a 4 blade 19 pitch.  I hate to spend 400 to 500 on a prop that I am not confident it it will work, plus they wont return the prop once used.

I have found several marinas that will let you test the prop and then buy which ever one does the best for you. I would definatley deal with a local marina on this one, as long as they know you are going to buy one of the props they are usually more than happy to work with you.