I’m running a 23 fury on my 225 pro xs. Boat is a Ranger z519 with no jackplate. Current rpm at wot is 5620 and I’m getting 67 tops. Running in Florida heat so I know that don’t help. Curious if I would get any gains with a 23 Tempest plus.
I’m running a 23 fury on my 225 pro xs. Boat is a Ranger z519 with no jackplate. Current rpm at wot is 5620 and I’m getting 67 tops. Running in Florida heat so I know that don’t help. Curious if I would get any gains with a 23 Tempest plus.
That’s fast for that little RPMs? I can get 68 but I’m running 5850 lightly loaded quarter tank of fuel. I would love to try at Tempest but I did order a razor XL last week.
2022 z519 cup 225 merc 4s ser # 3B210484. 2--hds12 live units. 2 poles, atlas plate, ghost, hamby's, active target, merc digital gauges
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Does it have enough bow lift? Pitch to pitch my guess would be like 150rpm unless it can use more bow lift then it would pick up a little more speed and rpm I would think
2011 Ranger z521/2023 250ProXS
Certainly could use more bow lift. When I trim it up with the fury I get more lift and more rpm’s but lose speed.
2022 z519 cup 225 merc 4s ser # 3B210484. 2--hds12 live units. 2 poles, atlas plate, ghost, hamby's, active target, merc digital gauges
2002 basscat pantera 3 (dad bought new) sold 8-2-22
2000 stratos 20 ss (bought new) 200 hp Rude ficht great boat/motor sold 11-21
pulled by a 2500HD Denali
proud dad of an ARMY Captain
MAGA
ASE/GM Master tech before tools
24 tempest gave me more bow lift and I got the rpm’s up to 5780. Prop was a little over a 1mph slower. Started losing top end when trimming it up. I think I’ll stick with the 23 fury. Mactlman, let me know how that bravo works out. Thinking I may just get a jackplate to get the p2p higher.
Last edited by Fhris; 06-22-2024 at 05:04 AM.
You might think about just adding a little cup to the blades of your fury will cause the prop to bite better and get your nose up improving your rpms
Thanks, I may buy another fury 23 and do just that. I’ll keep the other as a spare.
Yes a Tempest will give you more bow lift generally, but what you are getting out of it now is not bad. There isn't a whole lot of room for improvement other than getting your RPMs up where they need to be. You can try a 22p Fury also.
Any prop to pad suggestions?
2022 z519 cup 225 merc 4s ser # 3B210484. 2--hds12 live units. 2 poles, atlas plate, ghost, hamby's, active target, merc digital gauges
2002 basscat pantera 3 (dad bought new) sold 8-2-22
2000 stratos 20 ss (bought new) 200 hp Rude ficht great boat/motor sold 11-21
pulled by a 2500HD Denali
proud dad of an ARMY Captain
MAGA
ASE/GM Master tech before tools
2022 z519 cup 225 merc 4s ser # 3B210484. 2--hds12 live units. 2 poles, atlas plate, ghost, hamby's, active target, merc digital gauges
2002 basscat pantera 3 (dad bought new) sold 8-2-22
2000 stratos 20 ss (bought new) 200 hp Rude ficht great boat/motor sold 11-21
pulled by a 2500HD Denali
proud dad of an ARMY Captain
MAGA
ASE/GM Master tech before tools
My 12 Z519 runs 70’s with a Tempest plus 25 and 66/68 with a Croxton razor 4 24. The lighter Fury should spin faster than a Tempest so I can’t believe it will improve your numbers. I have an 8” Atlas and it allows me to tweak an extra mile or two per hour. I would spend my money on other toys before spending money on more props that can’t be optimized without a plate.
2012 Ranger Z519 Comanche - Merc. 225 Pro XS (S/N 1B869055) - 24 Razor 4 XL/25 Tempest Plus
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Not on a ranger, some light weight boats with optimum set up can achieve that, though very few do
Thank You Leon Pugh
2022 z519 cup 225 merc 4s ser # 3B210484. 2--hds12 live units. 2 poles, atlas plate, ghost, hamby's, active target, merc digital gauges
2002 basscat pantera 3 (dad bought new) sold 8-2-22
2000 stratos 20 ss (bought new) 200 hp Rude ficht great boat/motor sold 11-21
pulled by a 2500HD Denali
proud dad of an ARMY Captain
MAGA
ASE/GM Master tech before tools
Probably going to get a jackplate. Can’t imagine a 22 fury helping me much over the 23 fury. Don’t have the luxury of trying different props without buying them. 24 tempest was not terrible. Curious if a 23 tempest would get my speed up. I’m sure others that are getting 69-70 are benefiting from the jackplate .
Tempest will always carry the load better . I would borrow a a23 to try
2011 Ranger z521/2023 250ProXS