It’s good to see Mercury isn’t just sitting back resting on the success of their Tempest line of props.
From Bassfan.
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In his recent Winning Pattern story, Kevin VanDam talked about the new Mercury Fury prop – how it cut his hole shot in half, and added several mph to his top end. Keep in mind that VanDam’s probably the most honest pro out there in terms of equipment. He uses what he says he uses, and if there’s an advantage to it, he gives the straight scoop on why.
VanDam’s Fury prop was a test model, but the prop will be available to the public this month. Here’s more about the Fury from Mercury.
Fury’s cast from Mercury’s X7 Alloy. According to Mercury engineers, “X7 is 30% stronger and four times more durable than conventional stainless steel. This strength and durability enables Mercury propellers to manufacture a prop with thinner blades and higher rake angles, creating unprecedented efficiency in all ranges of operation.”
Fury’s built to increase both acceleration and top speed. The large blade area produces a better hole shot, and the high-performance blade geometry creates better top speed.
In Mercury-conducted tests, Fury provided 20% better acceleration from 0 to 20 mph and was 1 mph faster at top speed than conventional stainless-steel props with the same pitch. Tests were conducted with a Triton TR-21X powered by a 225 OptiMax Pro-XS.
Fury is designed for 18- to 22-foot boats powered by outboards of 175 hp or higher. The prop fits Mercury engines, as well as competitive V6 outboard engine models.
Fury’s available in 24-, 25- and 26-inch pitches and will be available at Mercury Authorized Dealers this month.Mercury Propellers GM Michael Shedivy noted: “This is the ultimate bass propeller. Not only does it beat competitive products, sometimes by up to 5 mph, but it beats our previous industry-leading Tempest by 1 mph. The Fury shows Mercury Propellers’ dedication to remaining the leader in high-performance propellers.”