Should have done this before now. I own a 2012 Bass Tracker 175TXW with a 2012 75 mercury optimax. Had the ECU flashed and running a new Laser II 24 pitch prop with the engine in the factory setup. Boat ran avg 50.6 on the gps @ 5900 RPM. No jackplate yet but I am happy with the out of the box performance for now.
50.6 is moving!
Nice ... A Jack plate might get you 53
2013 Pre-Johnny Ranger RT 178
115 PRO XS
Due to the increase of ammunition prices... There will be no warning shots
Honda certified Master technician 33 Years
I agree there may be some speed gain with the jackplate. I am gonna install a Vance 6" but for now I just wanted to get a baseline to go by.
Ship has your setup and can give you the low down.
2015 Ranger RT188 DC; BassCat Storage Box; Mercury Optimax 115ProXS;
19" Spitfire X7; Vessel View Mobile; Minn Kota Ultrex 80; GForce Handle;
TM Eliminator; Helix 7 G2N SI Combo F/R; HydroWave KVD; BBT 4" Angled Bow Mount; Durasafe Locks for Electronics and Ultrex;
Twist Step Boarding Ladder; EZEE Step ES1; BAC RAC Rod Storage; Motor Mate Transom Saver
My prop slip is 12% with this setup. Before the upgrade with the stock setup, my prop slip was 9%. I am thinking that these are good numbers for a start. What number on the prop slip should I be looking for at being the best or most efficient?
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