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  1. Maybe this'll help. My 2018 will do the same...

    Maybe this'll help. My 2018 will do the same thing after 8 or 10 trips out on my home lake, I fish a lot of dirt shallow water and the lake typically has a lot of floating debris on it in the form of...
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    When I was looking to buy a new boat a guy I knew...

    When I was looking to buy a new boat a guy I knew let me test his 179. What I found was the hull handled the waves decently but you definitely felt them, it fished like a bigger boat, thw 115 pro xs...
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    Absolutely positive I do not have low water...

    Absolutely positive I do not have low water pickups. My dealership said they never seen a pro xs without them as well, they contacted Mercury early on because I had issues with the motor running hot...
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    Whole pump kit No to the low water pickups.

    Whole pump kit

    No to the low water pickups.
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    Ran the boat some today and waited longer before...

    Ran the boat some today and waited longer before the final bump on the trim. The water pressure only fell to 13 before climbing back up. It seems as though my issue was just operator error. LOL
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    Checked that and back flushed the water system....

    Checked that and back flushed the water system. It is HIGHLY possible that I'm trimming to soon, like I stated I'm new to driving a "high performance" boat. I tuck the motor all the way in bring the...
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    My current PTP is 3.5". The only way my water...

    My current PTP is 3.5". The only way my water pressure won't drop momentarily when I get on pad is to have my PTP greater then 4".

    Water pump and all seals are changed every year as annual...
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    Should I be concerned

    I'm running a 150 Opti Pro XS, at the moment I'm still playing with PTP to optimize my performance. I'm pretty happy with where I'm at, may be able to squeeze out a little more but I'm running month...
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    Perhaps the difference is in the pro xs...

    Perhaps the difference is in the pro xs development? I know a guy in my club who claims he has over 1800 hrs on a 150 opti and only uses Pennzoil as well. Said he only has ever done the annual...
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    Lucas 2 stroke oil

    Let me start by stating that my question is strictly for educational purposes only, I run strictly optimax oil in either the Mercury or Quick Silver branding as recommended in my optimax engine.

    I...
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    I kept the tempest plus 21"

    I kept the tempest plus 21"
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    6" hijacker. I wanted either a Bob's or rapid...

    6" hijacker. I wanted either a Bob's or rapid jack but they were backorderd 4-6 months.
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    High tech outdoors and Kentucky Outdoors are both...

    High tech outdoors and Kentucky Outdoors are both cool places to check out. Knoths BBQ is some of the best BBQ you'll put in your mouth.
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    Just got back from a 10 day trip. The 1st few...

    Just got back from a 10 day trip. The 1st few days there were some large mayfly/willow fly hatches. We jumped bay to bay and point to point throwing small crankbaits and ned rigs. We ended up between...
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    We're coming back just a few days before you head...

    We're coming back just a few days before you head down. I'll be sure to post what I find here to give you an idea.

    If you just want to stay shallow and fun fish then throwing a weightless whacky...
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    I assume you're launching around Johnathan ...

    I assume you're launching around Johnathan creek? If so there are some very productive ledges around the mouth of it. If you have mapping then follow the main channel of Johnathan creek out. Graph...
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    Can't help with the sticking trim, perhaps a dry...

    Can't help with the sticking trim, perhaps a dry graphite lube but best to take it back to your dealer to work on it. No it is not an automatic up or down like your car windows.

    If you pay...
  18. Thread: 189 TRX setup

    by Jimmy3
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    FWIW, I have a 2018, 189trx with a 150 Opti set...

    FWIW, I have a 2018, 189trx with a 150 Opti set at 3 1/2" below pad on a 6" manual plate spinning a 21" tempest plus. That's as high as I can go and still maintain water pressure due to not having...
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    Spotlock for sure, however if I lived where I'd...

    Spotlock for sure, however if I lived where I'd predominantly fish shallow, flat contour lakes I'd likely go with poles. I'm mainly a shallow water fisherman but the lakes I fish you're typically...
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    Never had a boat with a hot foot until the last...

    Never had a boat with a hot foot until the last couple years. It really helped me have more control of the boat in adverse conditions I can keep both hands on the wheel and still have instant,...
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    It is indeed, she no longer hooks getting on and...

    It is indeed, she no longer hooks getting on and off pad for 1. The most important thing to me is I can now comfortably remain on plane at about 32 mph and 3400 rpms saving fuel when I'm not in a...
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    About 6 inches, the motor was mounted all the way...

    About 6 inches, the motor was mounted all the way up. I could get a little more top end but I don't have low water pickups so 3 1/2" below pad is as high as I can maintain water pressure. At my 1st...
  23. Thread: 2016 Triton TRX

    by Jimmy3
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    I have a 2018 189trx with a opti 150 on it....

    I have a 2018 189trx with a opti 150 on it. Without the 6" jackplate I was getting 49 mph with a full tourney load (full tank and livewell) with a 6" manual plate I'm now getting 58mph with same...
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    Finally happy with performance!!

    For two long years my 189trx with a 150 optimax has been .... well, lacking the performance that I expected with it. Full tourney load would yield a pathetic 49 mph at 5200 rpms. My dealer has been...
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    FWIW, I have a Triton 189trx with a 150 opti on...

    FWIW, I have a Triton 189trx with a 150 opti on the back so not exactly apple's to apple's but I was only getting 49ish mph with a tournament load and 5200 rpms. A manual plate got me 5550 rpms and...
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