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Prop recommendations for a 25

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"I recently bought a Tohatsu 2

"I recently bought a Tohatsu 2 stroke 25 short-shaft, used. So far everything checks out and I am really happy with the motor. I would like to have a couple of spare props and I am interested in recommendations for size and pitch. There seems to be some confusing info out there. My motor came with a 9.9x12. My manual doesn't list this size and Tohatsu's site recommends something else. Most of my use will be with 2 or three people and some camping and fishing gear, but this time of year I'm thinking moose hunting on rivers so packing more weight would be a good thing. I have a wide and deep 16 foot Naden boat with a fairly flat bottom. Previously I powered the boat with a 1985 Johnson 25, 10x13 prop."
 
"Prop availability varies as t

"Prop availability varies as the manufacturer makes design and vendor changes. Prop selection is done through trial and error. Starting off with your known 12 pitch, your next choice would be an 11 pitch. That would give you more power, but at the sacrifice of top speed."
 
"Thanks, Tohatsu Guru, That is

"Thanks, Tohatsu Guru, That is pretty much the response i got from Tohatsu rep. I was looking for a starting place and I think I am there."
 
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