getting on plane help, prop help

[SONNN]

Hello BassCat guys, I need some help with getting on plane.

2000 Pantera 3 Merc 200hp EFI

So with a full tourney load (gas full, partner, gear, livewells full) I am having issues getting up on plane without my partner having to get on the front deck to help drop it down. Without a full tourney load getting on plane is no issue. Not exactly sure what prop I have, or jackplate height. I have had this boat since last Aug but have not dialed her in quite yet. Recent hand surgery has hindered me, until now. I was told this boat is setup for top speed, not getting up on plane. I have had her to 69mph at 53-5400 rpm if I remember right. Rarely do I have the need to go above 60mph, so top speed is not a big concern. Getting up on plane is of concern, the CA Delta can be dangerous with the nose up for a long period of time. I will be swapping out the batteries with Optima blues here soon, hope to recude weight a bit.

Any input is appreciated, and please let me know what other info is needed. Prop photo attached

[Powerworm]

I'm not a professional but looks like a 26 pitch, that's definitely set up for top speed and not full load hole shot. Hopefully someone with the same boat has a recommendation ;)

[1quik]

I have a 2002 P3 with 200 Pro XS. I run a 24 Fury. Much better holeshot.

[Bass Cat Boats]

3.0 or 2.5 liter model?

[SONNN]

3.0 or 2.5 liter model?

Not really sure how to tell the difference...

[Bassdeer]

yea, you need to drop down, 24 pitch will work a lot better. try and borrow somebody's if you can and try it out.

[mactlman]

24 bravo one with 8 pvs holes

[SONNN]

Thanks guys. I would like to put on a power pole or talon at some point, but cannot add weight until this is remedied. Thanks again

[SONNN]

Would 4 blade or 3 blade be better on the Fury props?

[jc1992]

If your looking for hole shot you can't beat a 4 blade

[SONNN]

Thanks much, sir

[Bass Cat Boats]

Odds are the engine is a 2.5 block, then the smaller 4 blade is our suggestion in a 24" Trophy. You can run a 24" Fury though we never have as the prop was not available when boat was current model year. Fury props are newer than most realize.

[Boatseller]

I have the same boat and a 2.5 motor actually turning a stock 25 Bravo 4 blade with 8 holes to the max RPMs on a standard plate. Hole shot was great with tourney load too. I am going to a hydraulic Atlas plate soon is why I actually went with the 25 Bravo. Good Luck and enjoy.

[Bass Cat Boats]

That's a unique set up!

[Boatseller]

That's a unique set up!

The motor does seem a bit stronger than most of the 2.5's I've played with in the past. It had a
25 Trophy on it when I purchased it last year and the Bravo performs as well with a better hole shot.

[SONNN]

Thanks guys. Ill get my hand son a Fury 24p

[jp71291]

Hello BassCat guys, I need some help with getting on plane.

Just give them the boarding pass and sit in your assigned seat. But if they ask you to leave then you better get off.

[SONNN]

Just give them the boarding pass and sit in your assigned seat. But if they ask you to leave then you better get off.

That, Sir, was funny.

[Bass Cat Boats]

United we stand...

[SONNN]

Finally got a new prop. Went with a Trophy Plus 24p, it drives like a whole different boat now! Flies out of the hole, acceleration is like a sports car, handling is completely different. I did not get to hit corners too hard or check top end because the Delta was just too windy to do it safely.

Thanks for the help, Basscat nerds!