What Prop on a 2021 Nitro Z21

[SmallmouthCrush]

I got my new Nitro Z21 with a 250 Merc and the first week with a light load....very light I hit 70-71 with my Fury 3 blade 23p. Tournament load fill tank and loaded up I was lucky to hit 62...I am so confused...any suggestions? I did notice that my best speed was when my jackplate was all the way lowered (maxed out)

[pitbully71]

Many guys running tournament loads in a Z21 are using a 24p Fury 4b.

[BMCD]

23p Fury is hard to beat, but 10mph drop with a load means something is wrong. I would also suggest trying another prop if possible in the same pitch.

Would think a 24p Fury would be too much prop.

got analyze what is happening, are you getting no lift? High rooster tail? RPMs and speeds would help also.

[Pellco]

For what its worth, KVD runs a 23p Fury. Photo from BPS US Open yesterday.
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[BMCD]

KVD and BMCD both run a 23p Fury.

[Fishysam]

Travis this is your second z21 correct? What did the first one do with what motor?

[basscat tyler]

Yeah I thought this was your 3rd or 4th year running the Z21 and your 3rd four stroke? Wonder what’s up

[BMCD]

My first guess is your not getting full throttle for whatever various reason.

[SmallmouthCrush]

Yes I will look into the full throttle issue first....I been running a 23 fury or 24 4 blade fury and never seen this slow of a boat.

[Brewerbass]

I folded a blade off my 24 4 blade fury last week. It was off my last boat and several years old. Sticking with the 3 blade I guess

[SmallmouthCrush]

I tried the 24 4 blade today and hit 68 so I am sending my 23 fury to Marks to get it cupped and blueprinted properly. I think it was just a bad prop

[pitbully71]

I tried the 24 4 blade today and hit 68 so I am sending my 23 fury to Marks to get it cupped and blueprinted properly. I think it was just a bad prop

Glad to hear that, I just ordered a 24p Fury 4b.

[fishingman4336]

Just food for thought. There has been talk the bravo props are good on these boats.

[jasonG]

I’d ditch the crap fury and get a bravo. Only time I feel a fury is better is speed with a light load. Even then I always preferred my tempest. My opinion is based on the 2s not the 4s

[BMCD]

Funny every boat and prop is different, my past boats with Fury's I would agree. This current boat the fury 3 seems to lift, and carry the load very well.

Gotta try some different props to figure it out always.