2007 Bass Tracker PT 190
2007 Mercury Optimax 90 HP
Minn Kota Fortrex 80 lb
Humminbird 788ci at console
Upgrading to a Humminbird 999 in the near future
42-45 mph with minimal gear and passengers
2007 Bass Tracker PT 190
2007 Mercury Optimax 90 HP
Minn Kota Fortrex 80 lb
Humminbird 788ci at console
Upgrading to a Humminbird 999 in the near future
42-45 mph with minimal gear and passengers
Last edited by TritonTRXV8; 11-21-2014 at 01:33 AM. Reason: Add title
2014 Triton X18 color gray....or slate or gunmetal whatever color they call it! Lol
2014 Mercury 115 hp 4 stroke
In dash mounted lowrance HDS 7 with insight at wheel and HDS 7 with insight at bow linked together with the help of LSS-1 (smaller cone angle)
Motor guide X series trolling motor largest 24 Volt I could get.
Black max aluminum prop 21p...... it sucks! Working on a laser 2 prop. Or maybe a trophy 21p
Things on the to do list! Dare to dream!
Hummingbird Talons,
Bluewater led kits for lockers
SS prop
6" jackplate, installed and certified not to void warranty by dealer......I said dare to dream!
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2013 Ranger RT 188
115 Mercury Pro Xs
80lb. MK Maxxum TM
Disc trailer surge brakes
Elite 5 color gps/console
Laser II 21 pitch prop
47-48 mph/5300 max rpm.
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2013 rt188 115 merc pro xs 6in atlas jackplate 1 powerpole 20p ss prop tech at 5500 to 5600 rpm 46 to 48mph gps all fishing gear full fuel tank me 215 lb with a partner 45 46 gps around the same rpm still trying to tweak it out
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2014 Ranger RT188, 22p Laser II with 4.5hrs break-in turning 5,100rpm at 46.6mph (GPS) and 51mph on speedometer. Motor mounted in hole #2 from factory.
***UPDATED***
About 50hrs on motor.
Using 21p Laser II prop (stock no mods)
No jack plate
Trim tabs from factory (little alum. angles on bottom of hull)
5,200rpm on flat calm water with gear and passenger (45.5 mph GPS)
5,300rpm with only driver and calm water (46.5mph GPS)
5,300rpm with only driver and chop on water (47.4mph GPS)
5,400rpm with only driver and rollers (2-3ft chop/whitecaps) 48.3-50mph GPS)
Factory setup on no. 2 mounting hole
Fastest speed to date has been 51.3 mph but jumping waves doesn't count in my book as a sustainable speed. :-)
UPDATED AGAIN....
Dealer raised motor to hole #3 due to rpm issues.
currently 5,500rpm with driver, 3/4 tank of fuel, 45.7-46mph (gps)
21p Laser II prop (factory, will be adding cup)
FINAL UPDATE
I have reworked my Turbo1 prop to a 19.5 pitch and added significant cup to the prop. I have removed my 80lb Fortrex trolling motor (that weighs close to 80lbs) and I'm using an 80lb Fortrex which is lighter. Current average speed is 47-48 on slight chop. With good chop and cool air, I'm reaching consistent speeds up to 49mph without any blow out issues. The overall lift/ride quality is superior to my cupped Laser II prop. And the holeshot is much faster.
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Ozark Angler
2014 Ranger RT188
(has left the forum)
2001 x19 Xpress 2013 200 pro XS mercury 27pitch yamaha t-1 8inch atlas hydraulic jack running at 3" 69.9 mph gps
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1 person 220lbs/half tank of gas/normal amount of gear, nothing crazy
2005 pro team 175
50HP 2 stroke mounted all the way down
New 10 3/8 x 14 hustler prop
3 Battery's in rear compartment
water temp 68
Trim..? if I tap it any higher it blows out
5460 RPMS Max is 5500
GPS was reading 35
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2015 Nitro Z6
2015 Mercury 115 4S CT
2014 Ranger RT188 Dual Console
2004 Mercury Optimax 90 hp, mounted on 3rd hole
22" Laser II Prop (older model with square vent holes)
44.5 mph GPS @ 5600 rpm, half tank fuel, empty live wells, all the gear I can stuff in the boat. Flat water with no wind. Air temperature of 50.
Plan on sending prop to Mark Croxton over the winter for a bit more cup and maybe taking off 1" of pitch
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2018 Ranger RT188 SC Black/115 hp Yamaha SHO 4-stroke; Garmin LVS34 - north
2018 Ranger RT188 DC Black/115 hp Merc Pro XS 4-stroke; Garmin LVS34 - south
14' Mirrorcraft tin boat (ancient) with a 9.9 Mercury 4-stroke, no electronics; catches fish anyway
2003 tracker grizzly set up as a stick steer
1994 johnson 50/35 jet, manual trim, set so the intake fins pin is exactly at the bottom of the hull.
3 optima batteries, 24v trolling motor, full gas tank, 350 lbs of people
29.6 mph at 5500 rpm. it'll run in water shallower than it'll float back down.
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2022 Hog Island Skiff
Johnson 70/40 jet
Bouncin' off rocks, and catching the smallies.
Potomac River Smallmouth Guide
Owner of Potomac Custom Tackle
PT 175 TX
60 HP 4 Stroke
3" Vance Jackplate
13 pitch Trophy Sport ss 4 blade 36mph with or without wife
14 pitch Power Tech Prop
Full load one driver 37mph add wife (110 lbs) 36 mph empty load just me 38.2 mph
14 pitch Spitfire prop 36 lite 35 loaded
3 battery's
Last edited by gatorglenn; 03-29-2017 at 09:16 AM.
Have an adventure everyday !
2006 PT 175 TX 60 HP.
Here is the thread for the setup and testing of the new Lowe stinger 18 elite by Texoma
2015 Lowe Stinger 18 Elite Setup and Prop Testing
Last edited by TritonTRXV8; 12-27-2015 at 12:13 AM.
Roy
2020 Triton 18 Trx
Mercury 200 Pro XS V8
Bravo FS 24P Prop
Atlas 6” jp
Dual Humminbird Helix 10 MEGA SI
Minnkota Ultrex.
2009 Smoker Craft Pro Bass 171
2009 Evinrude E-Tec 75 HP, 13.25x17 aluminum prop
37 mph GPS @ 5200 rpm, driver only, half tank, full gear (3 batteries)
2015 Ranger RT188
2015 115 Pro Xs
20p laser II
Engine in 2nd hole/no setback or jackplate
Trim tabs on hull
light chop with half a tank by myself and the wind at my back, 49.0 mph gps @ 5600rpm on the mercmoniter. Handles great, no porpoising but will blowout in sharp turns at high trim. Love this boat!!!
26 hrs
Last edited by Craftmatic188 XS; 07-30-2015 at 02:25 PM. Reason: Motor has broken in.
1999 Xpress - Square front - 17.5 foot
Full fishing deck front and back
single console
2003 Mercury 90/65 Jet
2 guys full tank
34 mph - GPS
1997 OMC Roughneck 16' all-welded tunnel hull
Center seat stick steer, full fishing decks
1997 Evinrude 50/35 Jet @ 32gps
Gambler 2200 / PRoCraft 180 / Roughneck Jet / Mercury 250XB, 175 / Evinrude 50
Last edited by TritonTRXV8; 12-27-2015 at 12:15 AM.
Roy
2020 Triton 18 Trx
Mercury 200 Pro XS V8
Bravo FS 24P Prop
Atlas 6” jp
Dual Humminbird Helix 10 MEGA SI
Minnkota Ultrex.
2014 Ranger RT188
MK 80 Fortress
Mercury optimax 115 pro xs
Mercmonitor linked to lowrance
Mr. Bubbles aerator
Lowrance HDS 7 Gen 2 touch
Lowrance Elite 7
4" TH Marine setback plate
Laser II 21p. 48-899006a46
Aluminum tabs removed from hull.
Top speed: 51.8 (gps) @ 5740 rpm, 111deg. engine temp,13psi water pressure, 82 deg. water temp, 94 deg. air temp, slight chop, 3/4 tank fuel, empty lw, no passenger.
Hole shot and overall performance is great! Full trim at wot and no porpoising!!
2014 Ranger RT188, 115 Pro xs
2001 Ranger 520 vx, 225 Rude
2004 pt 175 install a 598 hdi at helm would i put ducer at step up or under step? using ducer board also any help much thanks
Have an adventure everyday !
2006 PT 175 TX 60 HP.
2015 Tracker Pro Team 175 TXW
75 Mercury 4S
Motor Guide Xi5 55#
Lowrance HDS GII 7" touch at the helm and bow
I'm not dead yet.....competition is the life blood of any human being