26 fury worked for my rig by Matt Lahti, 78*, 50% humidity, 80* water, 2 passes: 80.5 and 81.0, between 6100-6200 rpms. My gear, 1/4 tank fuel. 2 1/2" bp.
26 fury worked for my rig by Matt Lahti, 78*, 50% humidity, 80* water, 2 passes: 80.5 and 81.0, between 6100-6200 rpms. My gear, 1/4 tank fuel. 2 1/2" bp.
Keith Broussard Caney Lake, Louisiana
2000 TR21 2000 Mercury 250 Pro XB OG980775 14" hydro plate
how are you set up?Originally Posted by capecodbass
New personal best: 83.3. 250 Pro XB, 14" setback, with cut heads, 300X tuner, milled reed cages, oversized reeds. 27 Trophy Plus @ 6200.
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Keith Broussard Caney Lake, Louisiana
2000 TR21 2000 Mercury 250 Pro XB OG980775 14" hydro plate
Those are good numbers. What is PTP? Hope you got a back-up for the trophy, you know they all end up with 3 blades eventually
Yea, that’s def a concern. Ran it at 1” below pad to get that #. It’s a used labbed trophy. Runs really good.
Keith Broussard Caney Lake, Louisiana
2000 TR21 2000 Mercury 250 Pro XB OG980775 14" hydro plate
Keith Broussard Caney Lake, Louisiana
2000 TR21 2000 Mercury 250 Pro XB OG980775 14" hydro plate
1999 tr18 with 2008 optimax 150
61.5@5500rpm (gps) with 23 tempest plus stock
2 people, 3/4 tank of gas, every compartment full to the top
Not sure ptp but guessing around 2.5"
Never ran light for max speed
Here's the latest update on my 2017 21TRX.
2017 21TRX w/ dual consoles.
2017 Mercury 250 ProXS w/ Gen 2 TM 1.75:1.
10" Atlas hydraulic jackplate w/ 2 degree wedges for positive trim.
(2) Power Pole 8' Blades.
Motorguide 109 TE 36V.
(2) HDS 12"s w/ Smartcraft engine data.
(3) Battle Born 100 Ah lithium batteries for the 36V trolling motor.
(1) Centennial 1150 Group 31 battery for outboard cranking and accessories.
(1) Minn Kota Precision MK 460 PC 4 bank onboard charger.
No water in the livewells.
42 Gallons of fuel.
215 LB Driver - no passenger.
I pack a fair amount of tackle and gear. I would consider my boat loading as medium heavy. These were the first test runs I made since I replaced my (3) Trojan SCS 225 batteries for (3) Battle Born 100 Ah lithium batteries. By replacing my Trojan batteries at 66 lbs each = 198 lbs for the Battle Born lithium's at 29 lbs each = 87 lbs, I removed 111 lbs from the rear engine compartment. I noticed a big improvement on the holeshot and mid range acceleration. My top end speed only increased about 1 mph. I have not had a chance to give the new lithium batteries an all day fishing load to see how they perform. The little bit of trolling motor work that I have given them has impressed me.
Test run information - Sunday 12/10/2017.
Lake Whatcom - deep clear lake - elevation 312 feet above sea level.
Light chop - excellent running conditions.
Air temperature 45 degrees.
Surface water temperature 46 degrees.
Prop to pad measurements were based on the best top end speed and performance from each prop.
Speed readings from my HDS-12 / Point-1.
Engine data from my Smartcraft linked to my HDS-12.
25P Fury 3 blade - stock prop w/ no vent plugs, all holes open.
3 1/2" prop to pad.
5900+ RPM's.
75.6 MPH
Water pressure 20+ PSIG.
Holeshot was very good.
25P Fury 3 blade - minor work by Mark Croxton w/ no vent plugs, all holes open.
3 1/2" prop to pad.
5900+ RPM's.
76.2 MPH
Water pressure 20+ PSIG.
Holeshot was very good.
26 Tenpest Plus 3 blade - repitched to 25P B&B by Mark Croxton w/ 3 large vent plugs.
3" prop to pad.
5900+ RPM's.
76.2 MPH.
Water pressure 20+ PSIG.
Holeshot was good - minor ventilation at break over. Had to feather the throttle.
The reworked 26P to 25P Tempest Plus had a little more bow lift but the reworked 25P Fury had a better overall feel and a quicker holeshot. With a passenger and a little more gear load, the Tempest Plus might be the better performer. After removing the 111 lbs of battery weight from the rear engine compartment and seeing the performance gains, my tournament partner and I need to throttle back on the "wobbly pops" and lose some weight. I hope this information helps some of you or at least gives you a starting point. For the record, I couldn't ask for a better built boat. The design, layout, quality and attention to detail are first class. All five of my Triton's (21Tr, 21X, 20X3, 2014 21TRX, 2017 21TRX) have been great and I have only had a few minor issues that were handled quickly by my dealer (Nixon's Marine). I just don't get the Triton bashing. I can afford to purchase any brand out there, I still choose Triton. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all.
Hello
I have read through this thread over the past couple months when I had time. After reading all these top speeds, I am feeling concerned about the boat I recently purchased because I am below all the tops speeds posted by people with the exact boat that I have. I will be overseas for a month, so I won’t be able to start tweeting it until March but I want to go ahead and start doing my research now so I can have a game plan when I get back home. I have a 2005 TR-21 X with a 225 Opti Max 25 Tempest 6” Manual Jack plate. No Clue about the ptp so I will check that fist when I get back home. I had the compression checked and it was 115 psi on all 6. I am only getting around 60 mph gps with 1/2 tank or fuel, empty live wells, me and my son (200 + 70) slick water in Louisiana. 6000 rpm. I have never hit a rev limiter, does my boat have a rev limiter? Guy I bought the boat from, boat it New and said he never touched anything as far as adjusting for speed. He was quite happy running 50 mph and so am I but I’m just concerned that maybe I’m not set up as efficient as I could be. I have looked at the hull and no damage was found. Any ideas or recommendations as to why I’m not getting closer to 70 like all the other boats on here and how I can get it set up more efficiently, I would greatly appreciate anything you gentlemen have to say about it. Thanks and God Bless
1998 Tr19
175 xs
10" jp
24p TP
2.25 ptp
Wp 15 at wot
6150 rpm's at wot
69.6 gps
2007 tr-21x2 250 Pro XS
10” jp set at 3.375 ptp
25 Tempest straight out of box
73.8 mph @ 6100 rpm
still learning to drive but getting better. I was told when I first got the boat that this was a slow hull, 71-72 at best. I really think if I played with it long enough I could flirt with 75 mph. The above numbers were just me and my tackle, 3/4 tank, empty wells, 4 31agm batteries.
What is your motor height set up are you running
If you don't have at least a 6" jack plate, start there or an 8". Hydraulic jack plates make this process so much quicker and easier, but are pricey. Make sure all mounting hardware is tight, mark a reference spot on the jack plate and move up about a 1/4" at a time, making sure to have at least 20lbs of water pressure at full trim and no prop blow out and you should find a sweet spot that will meet that criteria and pick you up 6-8mph if everything else is in good shape.
About as fast as I think I can expect out of my 18XS w/ 150 Pro XS, 21P Tempest Plus and 6" Vance jackplate. Tournament load, just me, just under 1/2 tank of gas, 24 degree air temp, 41 degree water temp.
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I am at 2.25 ptp & 15 psi at wot. It would be a little faster if I get past the wobble/chine. Have to back out.
2005 tr175 with a 90 hp 2 stroke mercury. 20 pitch laser 2. Touched 44 mph turning upwards of 6000 rpms off the gauge... I've seen others getting almost to 48-49 mph with 90's on similar sized boats. Prop to pad is so far down that I can't get a measurement. Once we get rid of the hard water I'm going to start this year off moving the motor up a hole or 2. But the motor will already blow out when I trim out all the way. Any suggestions?!
Get a different prop. I had a laser 2 on an 18' Skeeter with a 150 and switched to a tempest. Made all the difference in the world. Call a prop shop and they will recommend the correct size. Add a jack plate if you don't already have one and play with the height until you find the sweet spot.
What is the best prop for speed for a 2015 21TRX with a 25hp Verado? I am running a 24P tempest plus 6200 RPMS
250 hp
You have the fastest prop for VERADO motor.
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