I just got a 2019 Tracker 195 TE with a Pro XS 150 with a Tempest Plus 24p prop.
I got to run it last Friday for the first time. Following the break in, I ran it 4500 or less with variable RPM and wide open for less than a min about every 10 minutes or so.
I was able to get 6000 RPM at WOT and the boat handles great.
The issue I’m having is blow out from grabbing too much air at lower RPM and at higher RPM a lot of slip. At lower if I raise trim hardly any and make any kind of turn… blow out.
I can raise the trim quite a bit at WOT but the slip is very obvious. Results are lower than should be speed at top end. Not grabbing enough water.
The motor came set at the next to the lowest hole, and I measure 4.25 inches from bottom of hull lowest point, (not the center ridge) to the bottom of cavitation plate.
My best guess is the motor needs to come down some. Dropping the motor to the bottom hole looks like it will put the hydraulic steering cylinder close to hitting the top of the transom.
I notice many of you that own Trackers run a jack plate. CMC a lot of you, 5.5 inch off set.
My question is this… Are there any problems with clearance of hydraulic steering and the top of the transom? Seeing that I need to go down, not sure how far, hopefully not more than an inch.
I have to call the service manager Monday to see what they think about it.
Love the boat!
Just got to get her tuned out right, and get all my other stuff in and installed.
Thanks for any input.