First time cat owner - propping question

[canadianyanke]

hey everyone, i just recently purchased a 2021 basscat eyra with a 300 pro xs. Its the first basscat I've seen in person as there's not any dealers in northern Ontario where I live. i had to travel 800 miles one way to get it but at each of the gas stations i stopped at on my way back home, i got compliments on the boat and that's exactly how i felt seeing it for the first time. its sharp. I took it out yesterday on its maiden voyage and coming from a 30 year old nitro that was very good to me, its been a treat. I've read that it handles like its on rails and i noticed that right away. it seemed like it was glued to the water, even when turning sharp at high speeds. I would never have done what I did in the eyra with my old nitro. Its also the first time I've had a hydraulic jackplate which is going to take some getting used to but ill learn that with more seat time. the boats handle completely different from my 18ft nitro thats for sure. I was out in 4 footers on Lake Superior yesterday just to see what it was like and before i wouldnt go out in that stuff unless i had to for a tournament but I could comfortable run in that no problem.

the question I have is I took it to a small lake to mess around after I was on superior and i couldnt get it above 75mph at 6070RPM but after some searches on these and other forums, it sounds like I should be running a 25p fury but this has a 24p fury 3 blade on it. I could have squeezed out more RPM with trim and jackplate adjustment but I was running out of room on the small lake i was on. I want to purchase a new 25p but I wanted to check to confirm with more experienced basscat eyra owners if I'm making sense of things or if I should play with the jackplate/trim more to make sure I'm not wasting money on a new prop. I was running without anything in any of the compartments, just a trolling motor, powerpoles, console graph.

appreciate any help

[jp71291]

A 24 P fury is a pretty small wheel for a 300. You may even be able to jump up to a 26P.

[canadianyanke]

A 24 P fury is a pretty small wheel for a 300. You may even be able to jump up to a 26P.

thats what I wanted to hear. thanks

[Bass Cat Boats]

We prefer the 24 Fury in your case, looking at the numbers you shared. It sounds like you have some room on RPM and engine set up. If you have a hydraulic plate, then keep it lower. If you don't, then you have some room to go and maybe try a different height.

Be sure you watch the video with Randy Vance, on how to drive a performance bass boat. That got Randy up above where he was on speeds and there is a lot of how to on setup and why.

Once you maximize the rig where you are, then you can start working on other propellers. You are not at maximum potential with your present 24 Fury itself, and your about 100+ RPM short of engine RPM limiter. Get there with this one, then start playing with it.

[PatriotAW4]

25 Fury is what I would get.

[lpugh]

We prefer the 24 Fury in your case, looking at the numbers you shared. It sounds like you have some room on RPM and engine set up. If you have a hydraulic plate, then keep it lower. If you don't, then you have some room to go and maybe try a different height.

Be sure you watch the video with Randy Vance, on how to drive a performance bass boat. That got Randy up above where he was on speeds and there is a lot of how to on setup and why.

Once you maximize the rig where you are, then you can start working on other propellers. You are not at maximum potential with your present 24 Fury itself, and your about 100+ RPM short of engine RPM limiter. Get there with this one, then start playing with it.

^^^^^^^^Ignore every post except this one on this thread, personally I would get rid of the hyd jack plate. Most can not even get the height and trim in synch running at speed

[mactlman]

^^^^^^^^Ignore every post except this one on this thread, personally I would get rid of the hyd jack plate. Most can not even get the height and trim in synch running at speed

I would find the sweet spot about three below and keep the plate there and use just a little trim for the rest. Hydraulic plate is awsome. Nice in some situations where you have lots of stick ups and stuff.

[jp71291]

We prefer the 24 Fury in your case, looking at the numbers you shared. It sounds like you have some room on RPM and engine set up. If you have a hydraulic plate, then keep it lower. If you don't, then you have some room to go and maybe try a different height.

Be sure you watch the video with Randy Vance, on how to drive a performance bass boat. That got Randy up above where he was on speeds and there is a lot of how to on setup and why.

Once you maximize the rig where you are, then you can start working on other propellers. You are not at maximum potential with your present 24 Fury itself, and your about 100+ RPM short of engine RPM limiter. Get there with this one, then start playing with it.

Well, guess I was wrong. LOL

[Rebel1]

Each set up is different as is each driver's ability. I run a 25 Fury on my Eyra with a 250 Merc Pro XS and I run my prop shaft much higher than the majority of Eyra owners. My Eyra has seen a tad over 80 with two people loaded to fish. I'm not a fan of the Fury and I have a bunch of props to test but just haven't done it.

[Bass Cat Boats]

Only would that be right if here were hitting the RPM limiter. Since he is not, he is not using all of the propeller pitch that he has.

Well, guess I was wrong. LOL

[jp71291]

Only would that be right if here were hitting the RPM limiter. Since he is not, he is not using all of the propeller pitch that he has.

I get it. I was referencing two strokes in my head also.

[PatriotAW4]

If a Mercury 300 cant turn more than a 24 Fury and tops out at 75 MPH on an Eyra then something is wrong or that is a very weak 300. That setup should run low 80s.

[BASStex1988]

For speed a 25 fury would do well for you.
if you have a bobs keep the plate between 1.5&2 most eyras run best there I’ve seen.
if for rough water I would look at a 25 bravo it’s a prop that can get that boat out of the hole fast, stay on plane at low speeds, and give you the ability to traverse bigger waves very easy!
good luck with the boat, the eyra is an awesome awesome boat

[canadianyanke]

thanks the the tips everyone. i remember how inexperienced i was when i first got in a bass boat coming from walleye tiller boats, feels similar now . i think I was coming up a little high on the jackplate and trimming too fast. this is completely on me. I have a bobs jackplate so ill try keeping it around there and see how it performs. im happy with the purchase

[Bass Cat Boats]

[YamahaRacing55]

Seat time seat time seat time. What you have now, will run faster as you learn the boat. BCB’s recommendation and advice is spot on. Watch that video and then watch it again. Leave the rods in the locker and fill up both tanks and go driving. In order to learn to drive it 70+, you must get to, and maintain those speeds. You’ll become more and more confident and comfortable with each “pass” you make. And it only gets better with time. You’ll love it once it becomes 2nd nature of controlling it and getting in tune with the boat and how it reacts.

[TonyM]

Based upon your RPMs, it does not seem going higher in pitch would benefit you. And if you feel the need to buy another prop, I too would go with a Bravo to improve your low speed planing for those times you’re running the big water.

[lpugh]

If you are running above 2500 ft elevation, you may be better off with a 23, and the speeds are right up there for higher elevation.
rpm should be 61 to 6200 RPM
If Ronnie gilbert reworks the Fury, it will be better than a Bravo for holeshot, midrange and top speed
Bravo ride smoother in the rough and handles better, less prone to chine walk but slower hole shot, slips to much at slow cruise and 2 to 4 mph slower
On my Cougar I did not like the Bravo at all, Gilbert prepped Fury much better