Hi all. This is an addition to a previous post regarding my boat performance.
2022 Z19 w/ 200 merc pro XS #3B099541, dual console and no power poles
prop to pad 3.5
23p Mercury fury prop
215# me & 130# girlfriend
tourney load
1.85 gear ratio lower unit
@ 3800 elevation with the 23p fury with vent holes solid plugged. I was hitting 5480 RPM and 63 mph and a little bit chine walk.
jumped out of the hole like a rocket and acceleration is crazy fast.
All same except I was by myself- I switched to a 21p tempest plus with large hole vent plugs. Im now getting 6200 RPM and once I hit 61-62 mph it starts chine walking pretty good. It has a bit more speed but have to learn how to handle the walk.
hole shot was still good but acceleration seemed a bit sluggish compared to the 23 pitch
i plan to plug vent holes solid and see if that makes a difference.
Overall- I love the boat. Its laid out very well for fishing and has already had some big fish on the deck. I was in some big 4-5 rollers and the boat handled extremely well given the waves.