I have an 07 210 super pro dual console with an 03 225 optimax with a 25 pitch tempest plus. What should I look for in top speed and what can I do to get faster
I have an 07 210 super pro dual console with an 03 225 optimax with a 25 pitch tempest plus. What should I look for in top speed and what can I do to get faster
Many variables. Prop condition, weight placement, engine condition and rpm all play a big role.
You should see 68-73 depending on the load and prop slip. Some guys have reported as much as 75 gps. You should try to prop around 5700-5800 max RPM - Whichever prop gets you there is the prop I would run. You need to let us know your gps speed and WOT RPM's to see how efficient you are currently running.
I would not try to modify an Optimax motor. They are lean running engines and walk the fine line of fuel economy & performance. The older EFI motors (and carb engines) are a little different and can tolerate some modifications as they generally run a little more on the rich side. The most I would recommend is TDR reeds and you should have the injectors cleaned and calibrated if they haven't been done in the last 3 years. ** I would only use Tony Brucato or Don Weed for this service. **
Having your prop B&B'd can always gain some performance. If your prop has excessive slip, the balance & blueprint work can decrease slip which will increase speed and overall performance.
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When I had my 225 opti my best topend was 71-72 loaded in the colder months. That was with a 25 tempest . The only way to get the most topend out of the 210 is upgrade to a 250hp and maxing out the rating. It will not only net you topend but really wakes up the boat. My best right now with a worked 27 tempest is 77 mph gps.
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I have a 250 xs on mine and 27 trophy plus 4 blade and have hit 71 GPS mph. That's with a full load and 3/4 tank fuel. Im still learning that sweet spot for engine height on the jack plate.
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Mine had the same setup w single console was 68 loaded jackplate all most to the bottom. Just about 1\8 " from bottom.
'08 250 xs on '07 210 SuperPro single console. Running at 5800 rpm WOT the best I have hit is 72 mph (GPS) under flat calm conditions. I have run tempest 26 and reconditioned tempest 27. Neither really made a huge difference. Normally I have a bunch of tourney and safety gear in the boat which weighs us down a bit.
What kind of load are you carrying SuperPro210Phil? You are really flying at 77mph!
By my estimation Channing, I would be happy hitting 68 under calm conditions.
Hey Scott. load.. i usually have about 85 lbs in fishing gear. I bumped 77.1 on the GPS this fall with water temps in the 50's cool morning with a very slight ripple in the water.Originally Posted by ScottAllan
had about 20 gallons of fuel. I am running a worked 27 tempest with a little cup and a 10 inch atlas JP.
I am going to have to step down to my 26 tempest now as things are heating up here in FL. Took it out this past weekend and was running a solid 75 mph on the GPS. I bought the 27p off a guy on BBC who had it worked by Mark. I am not sure what he had done but i know it was B & B with some cup added. I think Mark might have thinned the blades some. I might call mark and see what he did as the prop is stamps with Marks identification.
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The most we can get is seventy one on a very light load. But I'm pleased with that
I’m only getting 58 out of mine with a tempest 25 pitch.
Ive got an 01 210 with a 250xb and can run 73-4 with all fishing gear 2 230lb guys and 1/2 tank of fuel, have seen 78 with just me and light load Im running a 24 tempest turning 6200
70 to 72 depending on load and temps, etc
I'm getting 72 consistently out mine but I'm running a blueprinted 26 tempest plus on an EFI 225.
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