Tounament load speeds

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08-11-2011, 09:39 AM
STEVE81

Tounament load speeds

Got a question for you guys that I'll be asking some of the other brand owners. I'm going to be in the market for a new boat again in a couple of years and I'm looking to get my first 19-21 ft glass boat. What I'm looking for is something that can hold speeds in the 70's with 2 guys and a tourney load. I know that boat length vs HP is a major factor so we'll go on this basis... 19ft/200hp, 20ft/225hp, or 21ft/250hp. Basically, what I'm wanting to know is what kind of speed you guys are getting with your set ups on a full load.
08-11-2011, 04:31 PM
07SkeeterZX225

Re: Tounament load speeds (STEVE81)

'07 Skeeter ZX225 with '07 Yamaha HPDI 225 25T1, #8 dot on jackplate, 2 people about 450lbs, tackle, etc I can get 71 mph. Just me by myself I can get 73-74 mph GPS.
08-11-2011, 05:33 PM
Meleagris1

Skeeter 20i with 250 SHO, loaded to the gills with tackle, two guys (400lbs) and full livewells with 20 pounds of fish I was getting 73.2 on Champlain in 90 degree heat and 80 degree water temps. I'll hit 76mph with same setup but empty livewells and cooler temps.
08-11-2011, 07:26 PM
Bamafan1

Re: Tounament load speeds (STEVE81)

I'm running an 08 zx200 w/stock 200 hpdi at 66-67 in the summer. That's loaded. In cooler weather 68-69. There may be a few 19s out there that can run in the 70+ range loaded but I really doubt it, unless there have been some engine mods.
Maybe a couple of the basscat models.
08-11-2011, 10:19 PM
corybyrum

Re: Tounament load speeds (Bamafan1)

2011 zx225 sho combo runs 70.00 on a cool day at tournament load
08-13-2011, 03:51 AM
paskeeter

Re: Tounament load speeds (corybyrum)

2010 FX21 / 250 SHO. Reworked prop from Mark, full tx load 2 peeps 75.7 GPS @ 6000 rpms high 90's with high humidity. Really happy with this rig.
08-13-2011, 04:17 PM
Wild Card

Re: Tounament load speeds (STEVE81)

Full fuel, tourney load, (2) 200 lb. anglers, 74.6 mph. Waiting for my new 26P FXP with high hopes.
08-14-2011, 07:19 AM
Crosseye

Re: Tounament load speeds (STEVE81)

Full tourney load with the wells full and 2 really fat guys, 63-64. I have not played with the plate but hope to see 65-67 once I do.
08-14-2011, 09:01 AM
ZeroHour

Re: Tounament load speeds (Crosseye)

71 is the best tournament load full that I have run in this I class..>Moderate load 72.xx

Uber light at Havasu with no fuel and a Hydromotive Quad IV 78.2 but i have never seen or attempted to get close to it since.

I just bought a hydro plate so we will see how it does. I have been playing with the plate a ton on the boat lately running different props and I am flat out sick of adjusting manually for altitude and changing loads.