I just purchased a 6” plate for my TR186. Ideas on how many holes from the top I should mount my Merc 150 optimax. Also ideas on PTP. I should start at. Thanks for any suggestions.
I just purchased a 6” plate for my TR186. Ideas on how many holes from the top I should mount my Merc 150 optimax. Also ideas on PTP. I should start at. Thanks for any suggestions.
Triton 2003 TR21
2010 225 HO E-TEC
HHBC
These hulls seem to run better up high. I would probly try to set it up where the middle of the jack plate adjustment is around 3.5-4” prop to pad so you have equal up or down and you wont have it jacked all the way up if you end up in the 3” and under range. Not sure how different that hull is but my 18trx likes to run tight at 2.25-2.5” at higher speeds.
Roy
2020 Triton 18 Trx
Mercury 200 Pro XS V8
Bravo FS 24P Prop
Atlas 6” jp
Dual Humminbird Helix 10 MEGA SI
Minnkota Ultrex.
Triton 2003 TR21
2010 225 HO E-TEC
HHBC
Let us know how it runs.
Roy
2020 Triton 18 Trx
Mercury 200 Pro XS V8
Bravo FS 24P Prop
Atlas 6” jp
Dual Humminbird Helix 10 MEGA SI
Minnkota Ultrex.
Well now it’s going to cost some more money as I’m going to have to replace the 4blade aluminum prop that was on it when I bought the boat. Lol. The big difference I noticed so far is when I make a turn while on plane I no longer have any blowout issues. I also noticed that that I can’t can’t get as much bow lift before this prop starts to lose grip and rpm’s start to spike.
Triton 2003 TR21
2010 225 HO E-TEC
HHBC
2020 Triton 18 TRX
Tournament Fishing Package
2020 Mercury 200 Pro XS V8 Serial # 2B588923
Minn Kota Ultrex 80# I Pilot Link
Hi Jacker EZ 6" Jack Plate
Bravo 1 FS 24 Pitch Prop
Humminbird Helix 7 SI GPS CHIRP G2 Bow
Humminbird Helix 7 CHIRP MEGA GPS DI G3 Console
Trick Step Boarding Steps
RMP Engine Support
Roy
2020 Triton 18 Trx
Mercury 200 Pro XS V8
Bravo FS 24P Prop
Atlas 6” jp
Dual Humminbird Helix 10 MEGA SI
Minnkota Ultrex.
I had a triton TR 186, you’re going to want a tempest plus 21 pitch all holes plugged ....3” PTP
Triton 2003 TR21
2010 225 HO E-TEC
HHBC
Triton 2003 TR21
2010 225 HO E-TEC
HHBC
I'm running a 23 Tempest Plus with two wide open vents and one partially plugged. I have a good hole shot and top end I'm getting low to mid 60's mph depending. I usually have two or three passengers, equipment and 1/2 tank of fuel and empty well.
2004 Triton TR-186DC - Mercury 175 Optimax
All I can tell you is I had a 21 pitch on my TR 186 with 150 horse OptiMaxx with a 6 inch jack plate. Hole shot was incredible, boat was 100% stable, and I could get 60 miles an hour out of it. I did have a hole shot plate on it, not sure if that made much difference or not. I loved that boat.
Roy
2020 Triton 18 Trx
Mercury 200 Pro XS V8
Bravo FS 24P Prop
Atlas 6” jp
Dual Humminbird Helix 10 MEGA SI
Minnkota Ultrex.
Triton 2003 TR21
2010 225 HO E-TEC
HHBC
Triton 2003 TR21
2010 225 HO E-TEC
HHBC
I would try the Trophy now, you will never get any performance out of an aluminum prop.
I'd put a 23" tempest on it.
Thanks for all the information guys. This site is great.
Triton 2003 TR21
2010 225 HO E-TEC
HHBC
How much was the installation cost for the jack plate if you don’t mind me asking?