Will do. Can't wait to try it out. A lot of relief knowing I can swap it out within 30 days if I need to
Will do. Can't wait to try it out. A lot of relief knowing I can swap it out within 30 days if I need to
I had a PTS3 on a Lowe Stinger and it was nice. Their Customer Service and Sales is Stellar.
2015 Ranger RT188 DC; BassCat Storage Box; Mercury Optimax 115ProXS;
19" Spitfire X7; Vessel View Mobile; Minn Kota Ultrex 80; GForce Handle;
TM Eliminator; Helix 7 G2N SI Combo F/R; HydroWave KVD; BBT 4" Angled Bow Mount; Durasafe Locks for Electronics and Ultrex;
Twist Step Boarding Ladder; EZEE Step ES1; BAC RAC Rod Storage; Motor Mate Transom Saver
The Powetech NRS3 and PTR3 props are both far better than a Laser 2. My 22" pitch stock PTR3 runs 2-3 MPH faster and handles better than My 22" pitch laser 2 that I have had worked twice by a prop shop.
WoooooHoooo new PowerTech NRS3 13.25 X 15 came yesterday. Fired that baby up today. Original Solas 13.25 X 17 only turned 5100 rpm's and topped out at 38.1 on the GPS. Long story short, the new prop runs 37.1 and will turn 5500 as the motor should. Due to Powertech's swap out policy I could swap out for another size, but I think I'm staying with the NRS3.
37 MPH is terrible for a 75hp.
Soooooo, what is good for a 75 ???? Have added the third battery, very full of tackle, full tank of gas and two very healthy guys.
40 MPH at the least.Originally Posted by THMPR
Before my 75 Opti was modified it would turn a 18'' prop to 42mph. I don't see how a 15'' is enough prop. I also wouldn't put to much trust in your stock tach as they are often wrong. Recommend a vesselview mobile for monitoring your engine.
Yep. 40-43 mph is pretty nominal for a 75 HP. At 37 mph, something is off or mounted wrong.
- 2020 Bass Tracker Classic XL - SOLD
- 2024 Lowe Stinger 178
Mercury 115HP ProXS CT
Vance 6" hydraulic jack plate
24P 3 blade Ballistic XHS XL propeller
NGK Ruthenium plugs
Garmin Force troller
Garmin 126SV/93SV/73SV Livescope/ dual GT54 transducers
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37 mph is 60 hp speed. I could run 38 gps at 6000 rpms with a ss 14p silverado prop. And idk whoever told you these hulls have a porpoising issue because that is false thats the Ranger style hulls these stepped transoms do not do that. I would be examining the bottom of the hull you have a low hanging weld or a hood in the rear somewhere affecting performance. I never had any performance issues running a laser when i had my very modified setup. The new 75 4s motors run a 2.07:1 gearcase they did away with the low 2.33:1 gears that the opti had and they have never performed as well. The 75 optis were 42-43 mph setups with a laser prop on them. This setup should turn a 19-20p prop motor mounted 3rd hole. My bet is a hull issue. I couldnt make my boat porpoise even in the 60 days i could trim fully at wot and it would carry the hull decent for what it was.
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.
Just be aware when dealing with Power Tech.....there is no such thing as a free 30-day swap when returning a prop in pristine shape! You will be dinged a 55 dollar plus restocking fee which quite frankly is ridiculous for opening a box. Plus, shipping both ways. I have an expensive paper weight 4 sale.
I returned mine last year and didn't have to pay that.
That might have been last year.....I just got dinged a week ago.
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Last edited by Highcentered; 08-31-2022 at 03:11 PM.
2023 Xpress H18 with 115 SHO and Powertech NRS4 21p
8" Bob's Action Jack
Garmin Echomap 12, 10, 9, and LVS34 networked with Netgear Switch
Ultrex
Trick Steps and Ramp N Clamp
Pulled by a 2016 single cab HEMI Ram
Treat others like you want to be treated when on the water EVEN WHEN IN A TOURNAMENT! No fish is worth having a confrontation because you cut someone off or came in on top of someone.
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Last edited by Highcentered; 08-31-2022 at 03:11 PM.
2023 Xpress H18 with 115 SHO and Powertech NRS4 21p
8" Bob's Action Jack
Garmin Echomap 12, 10, 9, and LVS34 networked with Netgear Switch
Ultrex
Trick Steps and Ramp N Clamp
Pulled by a 2016 single cab HEMI Ram
Treat others like you want to be treated when on the water EVEN WHEN IN A TOURNAMENT! No fish is worth having a confrontation because you cut someone off or came in on top of someone.
Its been my understanding that the Tracker "Revolution" hull responds well to a stern lifting prop.
My PT175TF, 4S 60HP has hit 38 MPH GPS @ 6000 RPM (not analog tach, but read directly from engine PCM via Vessel View or Mercmonitor), with just me and a lite load, using the original (slightly beat up) Black Max 14p 3 blade. I have switched over to Trophy Sport 13p SS 4 blade (quicker to plane and better midrange cruise), and get to 36.7 MPH @ 6000 RPM, with 1 other person in the boat. I can trim to half way on the analog gauge with zero porpoising.
2011 Tracker PT 175 TF
2011 Merc 60 ELPT 4S
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