Guys,
I have a 2006 Nitro 911 CDC w/ Optimax 225XS and Trophy 26 Prop...
It really struggles to get on plane under full tournament load, in fact, the other day it wouldn't get up on plane (The bow won't tip over, and generally blows out right before the lower unit shifts into next gear).
It is really getting old.
It performs fine when we have a lighter load or only one person in the boat, but when me and my partner are in it (Both of us add up to just under 500# of human weight) with all of our gear, it just struggles and struggles to get on plane.
Can a different prop cure this? I'm not sure of the other measurements - I.e. distance to pad, etc... as it is fixed (No hydraulic jack-plate, just a manual). I think it is 4.25" from the pad, but I'd have to go to the storage unit and remeasure to be sure.
I had called Rothwell Marine and I believe the gentleman I spoke to said it would likely be cured with Fury prop. I told him I'd likely order one from him within the week, but I got too busy with work, life, tournaments, etc...
Now it is to the point where we can't fish tournaments effectively, so I gotta try something!
Please help this ignorant peasant, wise prop gurus...