196 fishmaster f200 Yamaha

[Jeff923]

Looking to see what the best performing prop is for that motor mines just coming with the stock aluminum 4 blade looking for probably stainless . Thanks for the help . Also where are you guys mounting your trolling motor batteries . 

[Fishmaster 196]

I have the 18 pitch yamaha reliance series prop on mine. It tops out at 50mph with 2 guys and full tank of gas, hole shot is great. I bought a 17 pitch reliance as a backup and I lose about 3 mph on the top end with that prop and the hole shot is marginally better. The 18 pitch maxes out rpms at wide open throttle and has a great hole shot so that is what I use.
The boat should come pre wired for the trolling motor. The batteries are mounted in the compartment that is furthest forward on the floor in front of the livewell.

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[Fishmaster 196]

Make sure you get a 72" shaft on your trolling motor. Don't even consider the 60" shaft, I have had the 72" come out of the water on occasion. My dealer installed the 60" on the boat and I didn't realize it until I drove back home almost 5 hours away. They mailed me the correct motor and I sent the other back.

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[Jeff923]

Thanks for the info on the prop I guess I’ll try and find one since mines coming with an aluminum prop and I got a 112 72 inch shaft