Finally got me an RT 188. My set up is below. Would you change anything?
- Mercury 115 Fourstroke
- Solas 21p prop
- Engine mounted on middle hole
- Hull has tabs
- Boat with full tank of fuel, no gear, driver only - 48.5 mph by GPS
Finally got me an RT 188. My set up is below. Would you change anything?
- Mercury 115 Fourstroke
- Solas 21p prop
- Engine mounted on middle hole
- Hull has tabs
- Boat with full tank of fuel, no gear, driver only - 48.5 mph by GPS
I wouldn't change anything, those are good numbers for that boat.
Yep , that’s good numbers for this boat . Now go wet a line .
It's all good !
2016 Ranger RT188 White
Yamaha 115 sho
motorguide Xi5 80 with pinpoint gps
Lowrance elite 5 ti with total scan console
Lowrance hook 5 bow
It isn't getting much better than that.
2017 Crestliner VT 18 DX
Mercury 115 ProXS
Motorguide X3 70lb 24V
TP Express Mach 4 13 x 19
"Follow Me," Jesus told them, "and I will make you fish for people!" Mark 1:17
You are their. That's a nice rig go out and enjoy your purchase.
Those are good numbers, especially in the summer swelter.
2018 Ranger RT188 SC Black/115 hp Yamaha SHO 4-stroke; Garmin LVS34 - north
2018 Ranger RT188 DC Black/115 hp Merc Pro XS 4-stroke; Garmin LVS34 - south
14' Mirrorcraft tin boat (ancient) with a 9.9 Mercury 4-stroke, no electronics; catches fish anyway
Originally Posted by Kuhuna
If you get over towards Sam Rayburn let me know brother!
2016 Ranger RT188 Charcoal Metallic Dual Console
2017 Yamaha 115 VMAX SHO SS Prop
Lowrance Elite 7Ti in console
Humminbird Helix 10 SI on BBT Bow Mount
Humminbird Helix 10 SI on a BalZout @ Console
Minn Kota Ultrex 80 - 24V i-Pilot Link
Transducer Shield Mount
Custom step in place of center seat
Trick Step
You're set. Mine came with a 21 Solas and the steering torque was awful. I'll have to try it again since moving motor to Hole#3.
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
For sure
If you get over towards Sam Rayburn let me know brother!
Question for you? What kind of RPM's are you turning with that Solas? Do you know which Solas it is? A titan? Finally I am assuming you have the pro xs command thrust 4stroke?
I appreciate the input
LipRipperNC
I turned 5400 at Hole #2.
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
Thats pretty good. Thats what I get with the same prop. I have the set back plate, though. I've gone back and forth about changing props and all that but in the end it really won't get much better than it is already.
That's what mine does on a day with probably cooler temperatures than you have . I have a Laser 2 20P on it and do about 5900 RPMS. If you are doing that this time of year with the temperatures you have in Texas, I would not touch anything. You did not list the RPMs and the only caveat I have is to make sure you are close to the max RPMs at wide open.
You will love the boat and how it fishes when you drop the trolling motor and how stable it is up front. If the RPMs are decent, I wouldn't touch anything and go catch fish.
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The bitterness of poor quality is remembered
long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten - Benjamin Franklin
2013 RANGER RT188 - YAMAHA F115 - ULTREX - LOWRANCE GRAPHS
LOCK-N-HAUL Transom Saver, ALL ABOARD Emergency Ladder
1996 RANGER CHEROKEE - 40 YAMAHA
With the boat loaded with all my gear, approx. 450 lb worth of humans, I was turning 5600 RPMs with a top speed of 45-46. The motor is not the Command Thrust and not sure exactly what Solas model is on there. I had it out Toledo Bend this weekend and I am very impressed with this boat. It did not disappoint at all.
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