a 4 bladed prop creates stern lift which an OMC hull doesn't like. These boats like as much bow lift as you can give them. For the most part, outside of a few setups, the 3 bladed original Raker prop is the best prop for these boats. I have a 379 with a 150 with the raker and it runs in the 67-68 range. I would think the 389 should be in the mid 60 range with a stock 175. 3-3 1/2" is right where the motor should be on these hulls.
Thanks, Nate
91 20xrd
2000 225PMX SM
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Thats not correct. Strat/Javs need all the stern lift they can get and just enough bow lift to run clean.
To the OP: Do not worry about rooster tail, set the motor at around 3.5" to 4" below pad with a GOOD Raker24 or Gade25 and enjoy.
Stroker 21
Mercury 250 PRO XB
TN Bluewater dealer/rep.
BBO
once my boat gets on plane and is running wide open, i have almost no rooster tail.
as long as its running good don't worry
Trent Canterbury
Huntsville, AL
04 Stratos 195 PXL
16 ETEC HO 200
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Thats not correct. Strat/Javs need all the stern lift they can get and just enough bow lift to run clean.
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CORRECT. The very WORST thing you can do to a Stratos is lift the bow way up in the air. Moderate lift is good ... standing on it's tail is NOT.
So many different answers
Just curious but why are you just responding to a post from 2012 today?
1990 374V Ranger Still kickin' bass after all these years
I guess it is OK Al, he started it. He seems to be chasing his tail with an issue he is having with his boat/motor.Originally Posted by twitch
things must be a little slow in newman .. took 4 years to decide there were no correct answers on 5 different threads..
May want to raise it up some. Optimal tail is about the height of the top of the engine.
My rooster has a tail but I don't know if my boat has one. I'm always looking at where I'm going, with my luck if I looked back I'd hit something. It sure wouldn't be the first time, my boat is half patches.
Well......5 years later it could be anything. Lol
Is this thread about roosters or is it about tail?
my son has a 389 javelin with a 200 efi on it and it runs 72 gps with hardley any rooster tail. he could prob get a lil more speed if was running a 3 blade prop---he running a 26 trophy plus.
1988 Ranger 364V
150HP Merc Black Max
He's definitely chasing his tail. Has about 5 diffent threads on his motor and in 5yrs hasn't figured it out
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