2004 Tr21x 2004 Optimax 225

[CoryDS33]

I have this combo with a 26 tempest plus. Boat runs 68 mph at 5700 rpm. Does this sound like I’m getting the best out of this set up? Oh 8 inch manual jack plate 5.5 inches above transom. The reason I ask is I have another 26 tempest plus that needs a ding taken out of it. Just wondering if I should do something different with that one. Load is pretty heavy with my fat butt and tackle. Doesn’t seem to have much bow lift. Thanks

[21XDC]

Have your dinged 26P repaired and pitched down to a 25 and have extra cup added to the tips.

[CoryDS33]

Sounds good I will try that. Thanks for the info.

[Savage]

Your reported RPM'S are on the money, IF your motor is a standard Optimax. Can you give the boat FULL TRIM and control the chinewalk?

[CoryDS33]

Yes it’s a regular Optimax. I can drive through the chinewalk lots of time in the boat. Long story, short version had 2004 Tr20x with a Yamaha hpdi 225 that was rolled over in a highway accident. Never had a Mercury and wasn’t sure about the setup of motor and the 21 foot boat. I know it’s a bigger boat but my 20 was a 72-73mph boat. I love the ride of the 21 just making sure I’m not leaving any performance unused. Trim seems a little weak that’s why I was wondering about a little more bow lift.

[mdtritn21]

That 26 tempest needs some work and if it's a factory stock prop it really needs some work. You have too much slip for that boat and motor combo and you should be able to get 70-71.

[nowakezone]

Check the striker plates on your motor. I bet they have deep grooves in them.
I also have a 04' 21x,I run full trim for top speed.
When my plates are worn I'll lose a couple mph.

[CoryDS33]

It is stock out of the box. I’m going to bring it in it needs a little ding fixed. I was wondering what to have done to it. I have never had a prop worked or fixed before. I will take a look at the striker plates also.

[mdtritn21]

Have it set to factory spec for a 26" tempest.