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    Setup help on 05 TZX200

    I have a new to me 05 TZX200. I have a manual jackplate, just bought a 25pitch Fury prop because the prop on the boat had some dings. Motor is a 3.3 200hp Vmax. would like a little bit of help with some setup on were to start.
    2013 920 XP
    250 Pro XS, HDS 8's
    Twin blades, 12" Bobs action jack

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    Re: Setup help on 05 TZX200 (Nate835)

    2 3/4" below the pad for starters.
    1994 PROCRAFT 180 Dual Pro / MERC 150 EFI

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    Re: Setup help on 05 TZX200 (BucksnBass525)

    does a Fury prop run a little higher on the jackplate setting than other props?
    2013 920 XP
    250 Pro XS, HDS 8's
    Twin blades, 12" Bobs action jack

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    Re: Setup help on 05 TZX200 (Nate835)

    2 3/4" below is what I call average jackplate height on Skeeters. I would start there and go up. Keep going up as long as you stay bit and maintain water pressure. Keep trim to a minimum and rely on the prop for lift.
    1994 PROCRAFT 180 Dual Pro / MERC 150 EFI

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    Re: Setup help on 05 TZX200 (BucksnBass525)

    My setting with my 06 ..200 HDPI was 2 inches below plate..carefully measured after leveling both trailer back half and engine...carefully...best run new with light load was 71.1gps Oct 2007...expect 67-68 all day long...got a 25T1 prop with it turning 5,900...they did a great setup job.

    2018 Z19/200 Optimax 2 stroker 24x3 Fury Ultrex 112
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