Ranger 521
Optimax 250
4 Lithium (4 100AHs, 3 for trolling and 1 for electronics).
1 AGM
All tackle in the rear and only rods in the front
Tourny load, hydraulic Jackplate.
69 MPH - prior to lithiums with a Fury 4 25, single passenger and approx 67 with my co-angler.
With lithiums -
Had to run the fury’s all the way down.
Tempest 25
Horrible hole shot with plugs in and out
6900 ish RPMs 65 MPH. I only had the large plugs. Tried with 2 and 3 plugs and was blowing mount. 4400 RPMS on hole shot but slipped to 5k ish and eventually went over.
Not much bow lift
Fury 4 25P
2 people tourny load
Horrible hole shot
5750 @ 64-66 MPH
Some bow lift but seems like not a lot
Fury 4 24p - reworked by Croxton
2 people
5800 rpms 64-66 MPH
Decent Hole shot
Hardly any bow lift
Jackplate all the way down, full trim
Fury 24 - (same prop)
1 person
6100 RPMS
67 MPH
Hardly any bow lift
Crazy chine walk. Need to Redistribute weight.
Can I expect more? I feel like I need more bow lift. Or, do I try adding some sand bags to the rear? Thoughts?
I emailed Croxton and I’m waiting to hear back. Thoughts on his Razor?