188vs set up

[Campisi]

Hello everyone,

I have a 2006 188vs with a 06 175hp optimax. With a 23p 3 blade tempust, 8 inch bobs jack plate and 2 blades.

Anyone with this set up run a different prop to get you on plane? I cant really afford to buy a bunch of props.

Thanks for the info.

[frank od]

How does it run now?

[Campisi]

If i can get on plane im running 53 at 5300.i dont care about the speed. Just dont want to send my co angler to stand on the bow when i blast off

[frank od]

21 tempest

[BrownTrout]

Something's really wrong with your setup. Where is your jackplate set, prop to pad? What kind of shape is your prop in? You should be running in the 60s.

[BassinB]

Which brackets are you using to mount those blades to the jackplate?

[cwilt]

Any holes open in your prop? Cheaper to mess with its ventalation than to buy other props.

[Campisi]

When water temp is colder i can get 63 at 5700.

Set to 3.50 prop to pad.

Im using the side mounts that bolt up to the jack plate.

And ive taking out those plugs on the prop. With 3 out i over heat and CANT get on plane at all.

2 out i run hot as well. Can get on plane if someone stands on tge trolling motor.

1 out im not much better.

[jc2bg]

Something's really wrong with your setup. Where is your jackplate set, prop to pad? What kind of shape is your prop in? You should be running in the 60s.

I totally agree. That performance would be weak for a 150 on that hull. I’d look at possible engine problems.

[BassinB]

When water temp is colder i can get 63 at 5700.

Set to 3.50 prop to pad.

Im using the side mounts that bolt up to the jack plate.

And ive taking out those plugs on the prop. With 3 out i over heat and CANT get on plane at all.

2 out i run hot as well. Can get on plane if someone stands on tge trolling motor.

1 out im not much better.

What model number adapter plates?

[Campisi]

Boat is at the shop right now getting an impeller and compression check done. Who knows i be putting on a new 4 stroke merc!

[cwilt]

Them plugs have nothing to do with overheating...something is wrong with your power plant.

[Campisi]

I figured it shouldnt. Thats why its at the shop. I kind of hope something is messed. I want to get that new merc fourstroke