You’re running a wild card setup. Yamaha owns Skeeter, so any non Yamaha setup on anything newer than 20 years is going to be trial and error.
All you can do is start here and see what it does....
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You’re running a wild card setup. Yamaha owns Skeeter, so any non Yamaha setup on anything newer than 20 years is going to be trial and error.
All you can do is start here and see what it does....
Galvanized trailer.
Saltwater wiring harness.
Bolt on passenger console.
Non skid instead of carpet.
My all time favorite fishing boat.
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Just drop it one hole.
We’ve never pulled the tank.
Speed is just weight and horsepower. And dollars.
Nobody is going to have any history on your exact rig. With any unknown setup start with what you’ve got and see what it tells you.
Wildcard setup.
I’ve never heard of that motor getting rigged on that boat. I wouldn’t have any expectations until I ran it and let the boat tell me what it wants.
He absolutely is setup wrong.
His prop is too big and no one ever can run at that motor height. Assuming he measured correct.
You have a big load for a small motor.
More setback NEVER improves holeshot. It might not hurt it but it won’t help.
Prop choice is always what gets you to the top of your rpm range, so...
Nitros are built the way they are for a reason. This is not a slam they are what they are.
Most owners are first time big boat buyers. Not seasoned boat pilots. Most tracker dealers deliver boats...
Skeeters need all the bow lift they can get, they start to run to their potential when you can compress air under the hull.
That usually equates to a high rake three blade prop stuck down in the...
My vast knowledge is void of Johnrude details. I know it's a strong motor, but how strong? Dunno, let's see what kind of prop you can twist.
If you're propped correct, there shouldn't be any difference.
The theory is, if you're running a lower gear ratio, you can run a higher pitch prop, if they both are at 10% slip, the larger prop...
I've never seen a raker that didn't need work. Not once not ever.
If you're going to change a bunch of stuff , make your changes, THEN see where you are, and the correct prop will be easier to find.
I want to know your WFO results, full throttle, full trim. There are only a few boats that run what you're thinking is neutral trim. That nitro is not one of them.
You always want to prop at the top of your rpm range. You’re 400 rpms from where you should be. That’s two inches of prop pitch.
Setup basics are you find your best top end performance then...
Never mind, it's a Fish n Ski tournament model, so your deck design is good.
IF you're fishing big water, then 201 is a great choice. If you're not, you'll find it a little cumbersome compared to your 184. One of the things I'm not a fan of is the 201 deck layout, that hole...
If you're just going to replace with hydraulic, cut them off with a saws all. There, easy breezy.
Then use the cut cables as your fish tape to pull your hydraulic lines.
Simple answer, your prop is too high and your prop is cavitating. Start dropping it down 1/4" at a time until it stops. Charger is not a lightweight hull, you gotta have the prop stuck down in the...
Not really, 12% is about average. You see guys claiming 6% or some other incredible number, they aren't real. Anything at or below 10% are Allison type numbers, you're not going to get that in your...
It's all about prop slip and handling a fishing load.
A 18" prop working at 10% slip is going to be faster than a 19 running at 15%.
Best way it was explained to me, you get one gear in your car....
You always want to be at the top of your rpm range.
Why?
Everything works better.
Holeshot is quicker
Acceleration is quicker.
Far less strain on bearings and lower unit gears.
Good news...
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