'87 Ranger 335V (17'10") with a '94 Merc 2.5L 150 XRI/EFI.
Running a wood deck extension (noted for weight considerations).
20180402_181807.jpg20180403_201011.jpg20190512_195803.jpg
prop-to-pad is 3.5" with a 6" manually adjustable jack plate.
Had a 23p Tempest Plus given to me that I sent out for refurb. Can confirm blades are a little cupped.
Max I can push out of it is 52mph @ 5250rpms (no co-angler, 1/2tank of gas). Can't trim it up much because the bow starts porpoising. PVS running all open inserts launches onto plane in 2 seconds at WOT.
Got my hands on a 21p Mirage (not a M+) and can get 55mph @6000rpms out of it (again, no co-angler, 1/2tank of gas). This prop kept the bow up much better than the Tempest+. No PVS system in this prop, and as one would imagine the boat planes out even faster.
Should I call it good with the Mirage, or is there anything I can gain from getting my hands on another Tempest+? And if yes, should I go with a 21p or perhaps a 22p? Or should I see if my 23P T+ can be worked over to remove cup and shrink to 22P?
I would love to try and hit 60mph but understand I may not be able to get there without permanent weight reduction.
Hoping to lean on someone with the knowledge or experience with this.
Many thanks in advance.
-Matt