190 pro v, set up.

[HVAC86]

1997 190 pro v, 200 mercury carb’d. New to this boat go sure, not sure exactly how the boat should run, has 12” setback at 1.5” below pad. If I get any positive trim during WOT, my WP drops to around 8-10 psi and have to trim down. Top speed i saw all day was 65 that was running directly into a 10-15 mph wind with good chop on the water, the bow lifted well. Otherwise with calm water I was ruining 59-62. Was running a 23p Solas scorpion, 15 1/4 diameter. Only prop I have at the moment and it is borrowed. Previous owner said he ran a 26 trophy plus to a top speed of 64. I’ve read the 190 is a difficult boat to prop with a mercury having a low RPM range. Any help would be appreciated.

[chad202]

Have you tried a 25 or 26 tempest?

[Mygreenihc]

HVAC86,

I am in toccoa and I have the same basic setup as you have. I am currently running a 25 TXP OT4. I have a pristine Trophy 26 pitch if you want to run either of the props that i have for testing let me know.

The Blazers prefer a 4 blade prop. I ran a 27 Tempest and got my best speeds, but it was too much of a fight to drive the boat. Four blade props work much better, but you are correct, these boats are hard to prop correctly.

Brad

[HVAC86]

HVAC86,

I am in toccoa and I have the same basic setup as you have. I am currently running a 25 TXP OT4. I have a pristine Trophy 26 pitch if you want to run either of the props that i have for testing let me know.

The Blazers prefer a 4 blade prop. I ran a 27 Tempest and got my best speeds, but it was too much of a fight to drive the boat. Four blade props work much better, but you are correct, these boats are hard to prop correctly.

Brad

awesome sounds good. I got a high school tournament this weekend but I may take you up in that and see how a 4 blade runs