Help setting up a 18' Tracker

[BassinFever]

Trying to help a buddy out to dial in his Tracker. He's running a aluminum 20P right now and is thinking about purchasing a SS prop. NOt quite sure wat prop runs best on these rigs. he has a merc 125 ELPTO pushn it and was considering purchasing a JP also. Wat kinda #'s would he be looking at? Thx in advance.

[pmgoffjr]

Err, tracker *what*?? Iron, fiberglass, what model?

[wifisherman]

What numbers is he getting now? rpms, mph..? I think a 19p ss would work well if it is a V bottom tracker.

[BassinFever]

Opps... Not quite sure wat the model is... But its a 18' aluminum boat. As far as rpm's and top speed..... I didnt ask him either. But will get the info needed and post. Thx for the patience. :)

[BassinFever]

Hes got a 01' tracker tv18, merc 125efi running 45 mph gps. Dont know rpms.

[pmgoffjr]

That's about all that rigs going to do. 2+4 motor isn't going to peel anyone back, and it's going to plug along at 5,200 rpms max.

Your bud can spend cash on a jack plate (6") and a new worked lazer prop, for a net gain of 4 mph. Then you're done, that's about all it'll do.

[BassinFever]

Wat pitch would u recommend for overall performance?

[wifisherman]

I had a 17p aluminum on my old 17ft alumacraft with a 90 merc and it would turn right around 5900-6000 rpms, so I would probably go a 19 or 20p SS.. And I see you're from Wausau, I'm in Point right now, do you have that stroker up here? I'd like to see that thing in person

[BassinFever]

Hey.. Thx for the reply. He has a 20p aluminum prop on rite now and i didnt wanna have him get a 20p ss and then have holeshot problems. But i guess u gotta start somewhere. Ive got it in storage but i will be makn my way down there in may to prefish for the wi river series at bukolt. More than welcome to come check it out.