Prop advice.

[pmgoffjr]

Play with the prop plugs some more. You want it to be just below blowout.
Then you could send the tempest to a quality prop guy and get it turned down to run 5,700 at wfo. Then you’ll get all it’s got.

[86 inches]

You are correct, I was just going to edit my post and write that the wide bodies didn’t jump up all that fast.

For a minute there I thought that I was going to have to whip out this...
https://sash.smugmug.com/Bass-Fishin...17/i-zx3kNkF/A

[Sandbilly]

Play with the prop plugs some more. You want it to be just below blowout.
Then you could send the tempest to a quality prop guy and get it turned down to run 5,700 at wfo. Then you’ll get all it’s got.

Will do. Thanks.

[grout-scout]

For a minute there I thought that I was going to have to whip out this...
https://sash.smugmug.com/Bass-Fishin...17/i-zx3kNkF/A

I can’t open your link, says I have to open an account.

I didn’t really come around to Champion until the last 3 years or so, as I’ve aged I learned that not all hulls are created equal. So I tend to forget about the skinny champs, in my mind it’s only the wide bodies; because that’s what I see the most of. But after I wrote that earlier, I started to think about my buddies old 190 and how the holeshot was near instant. I can imagine a 206 with a 225 won’t be a rocket out of the hole, esp with the extra weight in it.

[86 inches]

I can’t open your link, says I have to open an account.

Well, crap!

[86 inches]

Try this

https://photos.smugmug.com/Bass-Fish...02%29-1920.mp4

[Lea]

My wide-body 198, with normal load and 2 not small people, takes 3 to 4 secs from idle speed to full-on plane. 2005 Opti...regular, not Pro XS. 26P Tempest Plus..all large hole plugs. 3 3/4 below...

[Sandbilly]

I replaced the two solid plugs with two small, it’s all I had. It did better, I’d say 5-6 seconds to full plane. I’ll keep playing with it. I’m also 3.75 below right now. I might raise it to 3.25 later and see.

[Sandbilly]

I guess it’s fine to drill out the plugs? I have 3 more small.

[grout-scout]

Just remove 1 of the plugs completely and run it.

[Lea]

Dealer should have a packet with various size plugs...not expensive. Get them and experiment!!! Don't destroy the ones you have....

[Sandbilly]

The solids were tough to remove. Is there a trick? My patience didn’t last long with those. I could see the others being easier to save. I understand on the drilling part.

[Sandbilly]

These plugs are cheapest thing I’ve found for a boat.

[grout-scout]

Tiny regular tip screwdriver, they can be a pita to get out. I’ve ruined many of them.

[191 champ]

What's wrong with drilling them out? When I had a 2.5 liter all plugs were removed. When I switched to a 3.0 it would blow out. I bought 6 solid plugs and drilled them out until it worked to my satisfaction. The 3 extra were in case I went too far.

[grout-scout]

What's wrong with drilling them out? When I had a 2.5 liter all plugs were removed. When I switched to a 3.0 it would blow out. I bought 6 solid plugs and drilled them out until it worked to my satisfaction. The 3 extra were in case I went too far.

Nothing wrong with it per say, just a bit challenging sometimes if they start spinning.

[BassinBarrister]

FYI, different engine but I get 68 mph (gps) on mine and it jumps on plane pretty quickly although I've never actually timed it. It is a wide-body Champ.

[LAKE EFFECT]

The solids were tough to remove. Is there a trick? My patience didn’t last long with those. I could see the others being easier to save. I understand on the drilling part.

Instead of taking them out the way they went in, push them through. Easier to get them out of the hub with the prop off the shaft though.

[Teadow1972]

4 Blade should improve hole shot. I run a 25p Trophy Plus and love it. I have heard the Fury 4 is better on the bigger Champions as that prop has more lift.

[Sandbilly]

Removed the 1/4 plug and it blew out again. I’ll keep working on that.

Raised the Jack plate to 3.25. Hit 61.5@5450 and still climbing when we ran outta real estate.