2009 Ranger V522 holeshot

[BassFreak1]

I have a 2009 Ranger Z522 with Yamaha 300 VMAX, manual 12" jackplate, stock vmax three blade 25" prop.

I have installed two Minn Kota Talons off the back end of the boat and since this it is very sluggish out of the hole with a full tournament load. Between the 60+ gallons of fuel, five batteries, partner and equipment it is very slow out of the hole. I was thinking of running one fuel tank empty and possibly changing the pitch of the prop to better gain holeshout. While I have not timed it I would say it takes about 10 seconds to get out of the hole with a full tourney load. Just myself it is still slow out of the hole but it is a big boat so I can understand that.

Some other info I was curious about is:
Where should i run my jack plate, (center of prop) below my pad?
What is the max RPM of this engine? I have found on line 5600 and also 6000.
I don't think i am getting enough bow lift.

This motor, has a very low water pick up, so no mater how much i trim, or raise the motor, i do not lose any water pressure.

Any advise on set up, max running rpm, prop size, etc. would help alot

[fishfarm]

You need a Razor 4XL or a worked Bravo 1 from Croxton. You sir have a heavy boat I wouldn't be much worried about speed so much as getting out of the hole

[godsdozer]

I have the same year boat , same motor and same jackplate. I am currently running a Fury 3 blade 24P with 3 open vent holes ( came with the boat along with another Yamaha prop as a spare). Fully loaded it takes about 4 secs to get on plane. I have owned the boat for about 4 or 5 months and I am impressed with how fast this boat will get out of the hole. I would love to hear from others who own the Z522 boat and what they are running too.

[BassFreak1]

Thanks for the information!! I have been looking for a different pitch prop and will take a look at them...

[BassFreak1]

I would definitely agree!! Thanks!!

[BassFreak1]

I have the same year boat , same motor and same jackplate. I am currently running a Fury 3 blade 24P with 3 open vent holes ( came with the boat along with another Yamaha prop as a spare). Fully loaded it takes about 4 secs to get on plane. I have owned the boat for about 4 or 5 months and I am impressed with how fast this boat will get out of the hole. I would love to hear from others who own the Z522 boat and what they are running too.

Do you know what engine height your motor is at??

[BassFreak1]

Almost forgot...what RPM range does that 24" prop get you??

[godsdozer]

Never checked the height. I have the led readout on dash and I run it at 1 or 2. never really played with it. I also don't know what RPM I am running but will try to check it next time out.

[BassFreak1]

Never checked the height. I have the led readout on dash and I run it at 1 or 2. never really played with it. I also don't know what RPM I am running but will try to check it next time out.

Thanks for the information... do you have a hydraulic jack plate?? Mine is a manual Jack Plate or are you talking about the little indicators on the manual Jack Plate?? Yeah if you get a chance to see what RPM range you are in that would be great...again thanks for all the information!!

[godsdozer]

Thanks for the information... do you have a hydraulic jack plate?? Mine is a manual Jack Plate or are you talking about the little indicators on the manual Jack Plate?? Yeah if you get a chance to see what RPM range you are in that would be great...again thanks for all the information!!

Mine is a hydraulic ............................

[redlinerobert]

Old thread,

But I'm going to replace my prop back to stock. The 4 blade I have gives me terrible holeshot