weight distrubition in 198's

[champ198elite]

I've been looking back on previous post about 198's and there's been a fair amount of talk about the 198's being weight sensitive. what have others that run a 198 found to work the best. Thanks

[DEdwards]

Put all you tackle to the rear of the boat. If you load up the front compartment you will lose performance. I stored my life jacket, paddle and rain suit up front. Also, I would put some worms/senko or stuff I would use all day in front for access.

[champ198elite]

Dennis, what are you getting for numbers with your merc and what prop are you running now?

[Lea]

Hi Greg...welcome!

While waiting for Dennis' response.....I'm running 71.9 (hot, humid summer) fully loaded with 2 good sized adults. Hitting rev limiter. 3.75 below pad and 1/2 sized trim extenders. Took trying three 26p tempest plus props to get it right.. I think I could get 73 in better conditions ...ie, less heat and humidity...and with a 27p. I keep heavier gear in rear compartments...

[PolarKraft195]

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While waiting for Dennis' response.....I'm running 71.9 (hot, humid summer) fully loaded with 2 good sized adults. Hitting rev limiter. 3.75 below pad and 1/2 sized trim extenders. Took trying three 26p tempest plus props to get it right.. I think I could get 73 in better conditions ...ie, less heat and humidity...and with a 27p. I keep heavier gear in rear compartments...</TD></TR></TABLE>

Ya better watch going wot Lea, ain't ya still breaking it in!

[champ198elite]

Lea, Thanks for the info. I'm running a 26 tempest with the trim extensions also on my pro xs, I'm just not seeing the same numbers as some of the other with the same set up??? I'll just keep trying I guess.

[iron banks]

198 with 225 hpdi 25 tempest best was a shade over 73 mph. 2 men with gear 69-70. It is weight sensitive and into the wind the hull grabs a lot of air with that wide beam.

[Lea]

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Ya better watch going wot Lea, ain't ya still breaking it in!





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May I remind you....Paybacks are hell, Jeff.....

Greg, what is your prop-to-pad measurement? Play with that while watching water pressure...and move the heavy stuff to the rear compartments...

[champ198elite]

Lea, I'm at 3.75 below pad which is where it should be. Its probably just driver error!!

[dukhntr]

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I can answer that since I own his 198 and he now runs a 200. This 198 has seen 74.0 light loaded by myself. I am 6'3" and 215 lbs. I run 70 consistently in the heat of the summer. I usually am not too worried about 1-2 mph, so I keep all my stuff up front. In tourny's with a big load and 2 guys, I put all the heavy stuff in back...I'm running a 26 tempest that's been worked.

[champ198elite]

Hey lea and dukhntr, how's the chine walking with your current set ups?

[DEdwards]

What RJ said in the above post.................

[Lea]

She'll walk a tad when aired out....and so I just trim down a hair since I have not really tried to learn to prevent the walk. When we got the WOT figures, I was not driving. We were trying different props, and the friend of mine who is the prop guru (Robbie Patterson ) did the test driving. I generally keep it at 68 or less (esp when gas prices climbed so high!!!!!).

[champ198elite]

Thanks guy's!!

[iron banks]

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I had some walk initially. It went away as I raised the motor and steering became easier.

[dukhntr]

Its not bad. It does try and get squirrelly, but its' easy to control

[bigdog]

I am not getting close to those numbers. I have a 198 w/225 Pro XS and all I can get by myself and half a tank of gas is 70.4, and that was when it is cool. With 2 people and a tournament load I am lucky if I see 68. I need to work on mine, but I refuse to put my tackle in the back. That is the reason I quit running Rangers and bought another brand before my Champion.

[DEdwards]

What is your engine height/rmp's/psi when full throtle? You could have a bad prop too, if you have access to a different tempest I would try it. Are you getting plenty of bow lift with a little walk or not?

[DEdwards]

I think you are close....you should be in the low 70's running a tournament load. 70 at the very least.

[Blue198]

As others mentioned,keep the heavy stuff in the rear compartments.
As long as you have good water pressure(15psi or above at WOT) don't be scared to raise that motor a little at a time,the 198 has a sweet spot, you'll know when you find it.Mine will run 72mph lightly loaded with a 25T1.I will be doing some more test runs with a worked Tempest as soon as the ice comes off.