2006 201 Pro XL

[datilus]

I sold my 285 about 6 weeks ago and looking at a bigger boat. Currently I am looking at the 2006 201 Pro XL with a 250 ETEC HO on it. The boat has an Atlas 10 in Hydralic JP and a Raker II 24p prop. Anyone have ideas on speeds? The pitch seems a little shallow to me, but then again, I have never driven a 21 footer. Also, anything good or bad on the boat and/or engine, combo? Thanks!


Modified by datilus at 1:04 PM 11/16/2010

[GregInAtl]

24p, wow, it should spin it up quickly...I'd think a 25 minimum and really a 27 would be closer. If you can use the rpms you should see mid/high 70s. Sounds like someone is keeping their "good prop".
I have a 225 on my 201 and I run a 25 and get a little over 70 (w/ a 6" j/p)

[JavRenegade20]

i run a 225 ho with a 8" jp and a 27 tempest plus.. getting low 70's with a heavy load...

[Flipping57]

Are you sure it is a HO. I don't think they made a 250 Etec HO in 2006. It may be a 250 Etec (non HO)

[datilus]

<table width="90%" cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=center><tr><td>Quote, originally posted by Flipping57 &raquo;</td></tr><tr><td class="quote">Are you sure it is a HO. I don't think they made a 250 Etec HO in 2006. It may be a 250 Etec (non HO)</td></tr></table>

The boat is an 06. The person that has the boat put a 2008 250 HO on the boat. Yes I am sure. Sorry, I forgot to mention the year of the motor in the original post.

[Flipping57]

The 250 Etec HO has 1.71:1 gear ratio so it will turn a smaller pitch, but it should still turn a 26 I would think.

[Whitaker201]

good rig!
You may need to replace the 24p Raker with another prop after you get used to driving it and can handle the boat at wot. I run a 27p Tempest + on mine.

[bamabassmaster]

i have a 201 with a 225 ho on it wunning a 26p raker, i run 73 74 loaded and have seen 76 light, i reccomend a 27p cuz at 74 i am turning 6000 rpm