What props are u guys running on ur f and s?

[Deuces']

I had a 99' Pro Craft 180 combo with a Merc 150 xr6 clipped on the back and a 6 in T&H jack plate for 6 or 7 years. Tried my best to get 60mph out of it on the gps. Just couldn't find the extra mile an hour. The last season I had it I took EVERYTHING out of it and off it except for the cranking battery and the locater on the dash. Less then a 1/4 tank of gas and 59mph was still tops. That was running a clean 23 tempest plus and pushing the rpms above 6000 and water pressure low, less then 10#s more then 5 #s though. Motor height was moved from 5in below to 2in below in 1/2 inch increments between runs. It was like chasing a unicorn for me to see 60. Finally had enough and threw the towel in. Found my Coral that I now have and just walk past the 60mph mark. The Coral is running a 225 efi with a fairly clean 25 tempest plus and a 8 in detwiler plate. Best I've seen in this boat is 71.8mph on the humminbird gps. Boat was completely empty other then locaters and troller on the front. Don't know the best motor height other then it is 4 on the dial for the hydraulic plate. That's running just over 6000 rpms as well. I haven't been able to try any other wheels on the Coral but I tried a few on the Pro Craft and the 23 Tempest plus was far and away the best for fishing/speed. I tubbed and skied with a 21 Lazer II on the Pro Craft. On the Coral the only prop I have from tubbing/skiing is a 23 Lazer II. Once I get a few extra $$$ I'll try a few different props on the Coral. So, long and short of it, in my opinion after 2 fish and skis the Tempest Plus is the way to go?!?! Although I would love to get my hands on a Mazco HP4 for a weekend and see what happens. Damn...This is hands down my the longest post ever....

Peace,
Deuces'

[jackballin]

Sorry, I made a mistake, I have a 21P Tempest, not 25.

What are your current WOT RPMs? I've got to think they are on the low end given you have a 25p being slung by a 150 on a F&S hull...

But to answer your question yes a plate should help...and I would install a plate first then play with props.

[toonedin]

25 fury but turning a 2;1 lower on a 200 efi merc... 190 triton 2002
6k and 66.9 and I cannot hold onto it , and I don't want to learn to drive thru it.
I just nose down..

[mattfish]

Im running a 19 lazer II on my nitro 188 sport,150 efi 55.1mph at 5800rpm on the gps is all I can get out of her. Any recommendations on a new prop to help on the top end?

[dan02gt]

Im running a 19 lazer II on my nitro 188 sport,150 efi 55.1mph at 5800rpm on the gps is all I can get out of her. Any recommendations on a new prop to help on the top end?

A 21P Tempest and a 6" jack plate set 4" below the pad will get you all you're going to get out of that setup. Honestly though you're running pretty good so I'm not sure I would change anything. Fastest my Nitro 188 ever went was 58.x MPH and that with a 150 Opti that had been modded with Simon Motorsports goodies.

[Sam I am]

24P Bravo I XS...5950 RPMs...pulling 63.9 gps in ideal conditions. 61 gps all day every day with full gas and gear.

[toonedin]

25 tempest , Triton 190 200HP merc, changed lower ( by accident actually) to a 2 to 1 ( 6100 rpm)
66.7 by my self, could go faster but I cannot hold onto it.

[mach2race]

I just bought a 2003 Nitro 185, with a 125 merc. Currently, the motor has a 24p laser 2. The previous owner claimed the boat would turn 5200 rpms at 43mph,with the laser 2 prop. However, he complained the boat got squirrelly at high speed and the boat seemed to not have much lift. I plan on removing that laser 2 prop, for a performance prop, asap. He actually installed trim tabs to stabilize the boat. I plan on trashing them too 😀

[12many]

A laser is a performance prop for that size motor/gearcase. 24 may be to high pitch rpms seem low. But perhaps a trophy may be a better fit. Those nitro 185s often came with 150 s and run 50 plus so I wouldn't worry about high speed handling.

I have a similar hull. Safe and stable.

[mach2race]

Thanks, I have yet to read anything positive about the laser 2, on any post. Some place it and the high five, as the 2 worse performing SS props ever made. I agree the pitch may be too much, which would hurt lift. This boat runs very wet, it needs help lifting the hull. A 2003 125hp motor, should move that boat, better than it does ��

[ClaySlayer]

Thanks, I have yet to read anything positive about the laser 2, on any post. Some place it and the high five, as the 2 worse performing SS props ever made. I agree the pitch may be too much, which would hurt lift. This boat runs very wet, it needs help lifting the hull. A 2003 125hp motor, should move that boat, better than it does ��

Top speed is about the only category that I'd say the high five is one of the worst in...which isn't its intent anyway...it's all about acceleration and handling.

[alleyway]

Good thread here.

my 96 astro 18fs has a 96 150 merc. Lazer2 21p. best I have ever gottin is 48 mph gps @5800 rpm by myself, down hill with wind at my back...
normal load about 40 to 44. 5600 rpm
Got me thinkin about a different prop, same pitch just later model prop.

[jonl21sx]

Ok I don't mean to be a pest but when displaying your numbers it would be great to have a bit of info like below. This provides real data. Thanx
Boat Champion 21 SX 2003
Length 20'4
load light
Motor Merc 225 opti 2003
Motor height 3.75 below
Prop 25 tempest stock
RPM 5600
Speed 62mph
Water temp 66

[Jwolff]

Allison XB21 2+2, 2003
21'2"
Normal load of 15 poles, baits, 2 anchors, 3/4 tank of gas, 190lb person ready to tourney fish
Mercury 250XS, 1.62 gears
Prop even with pad or slightly above
26p Bravo XS at limiter - 80mph
28p Hydromotive X-OB around 5800rpm with throttle left - 89.6mph
Summer run on the river

[jonl21sx]

Real nice

[GrinchMonster2000]

1999 Charger 375t
2001 Mercury 225hp
24p Bravo-1 prop sold as a 25p
5600 Rpm
68 Mph
1.5" below pad
Bravo prop made my charger perform like a high performance bass boat (handling, hole shot and top end speed).

[12many]

Just a heads up I ran a 24p fury vs my worked 23 tempest. Played with Heights and no luck. Same load same day 23 tempest ran 64.5 5650 rpm...24 fury ran 5600 @ 58.4.

My 23 pitch high 5 out runs the Fury ... Lol..60 mph when hard rev limit kicks in