SamW Posted February 24, 2021 Report Share Posted February 24, 2021 Hey guys, Anyone out there running a new mercury 60R on their HPX-T? What are you guys going with for repower options on the tunnels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AHarmon Posted March 3, 2021 Report Share Posted March 3, 2021 I have a '02 HPX-T, that I've owned 16 years, that had a Yamaha F60 with the small gearcase and propped with a Power Tech SWW4R12. I recently had the boat completely redone by Tom Gordon and repowered with a Yamaha F70 mounted in the next to highest transom position and propped with a Power Tech SWW4R13. Other than tarpon season I fish the backcountry over mostly the limestone rock bottom our area is famous for, so hole shot was my primary consideration, which it does extremely well. Not a speed demon though and I may pick up another three blade prop for tarpon season when I have to run 20 - 40 miles in open water and where hole shots are not an issue. My F60 was original on the boat, still ran well and I liked the performance, but corrosion was beginning to do its damage. So far I really like the new F70 and if given the choice would do it again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polliwog Posted March 29, 2021 Report Share Posted March 29, 2021 I am curious about your WOT speeds. Do I assume your HPX-T is a 17fter? I ask because I have a HPX-V 15 fter that has a F40 now,which I might want to switch to a 50 when the time comes . Weight is an issue on the little boat. I don't do any really long runs in my area of the 10k. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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