What kind of speed can I expect from a Tr21 with a 225 Optimax?
What kind of speed can I expect from a Tr21 with a 225 Optimax?
70+ with 1/2 tank of fuel If it is not loaded heavy with tackle.
68-69 loaded with 2 big boys is what I get. Yamaha 225 OX66 on a 02 TR21 turning a 25 Tempest+ prop.
So 250 is nipping 75?
How’s the ride?
I've seen 74 in a loaded Tr21 with a Johnson 225HO, but that motor is a screamer.
The 225 HP MERCURY OPTIMAX will do around 70 MPH.
71 MPH if the air temp and water condition are right, with me + full tackle 1/2 tank of gas. 2 people tournament load 67-68. Hydraulic jackplate sure helps to dial in 1 or 2 MPH while under loaded condition. 170 feet plus or minus 3-4 feet here at Toledo Bend above sea level.
Jerry "Rat-L-Trap" Lehman
Never Enough "Traps"
Triton TR-21 Merc Optimax 225
Living Life Large at Toledo Bend
97 TR21 99 225EFI S/N OG885575
looking at an 01 and 02
I've got a 2000 tr21 with a 2000 Yamaha ox66 225. 27m prop
Fully loaded, full tank of gas, 2 big guys I can do 70. 3 big guys I can do 68.
2 big guys half tank of gas without the entire tackle shop? Like 72ish.
1 guy half tank of gas or less not much tackle I'll hit 75.
Would the numbers be very similar for a TX21 (bass/bay version)?
The question is about a MERCURY OPTIMAX 225HP........Not a Yamaha or Johnson.
The answer IS around 70 MPH!
I have an 03 TR-21 with a mercury 225 EFI and I get around 65 with dual power poles and a full tournament load.
Pro xs will run 77+ , regular Opti maybe 70-71
05 225 efi on a 2004 TR 21 two guys all tackle but no water in wells 77. 225 opti max 70-72 and a 225 opti max pro xs 75-76
Buddy has one with Optimax it's good to 66 with 2 12' talons that's it, could be a mph better with his gear in the rear vs front
Mercury 250 proxs 2B115089