Can somebody give me some idea what to expect from the Fury? I have an opportunity to get one at a substantially discount, (not of the Five Finger) variety either! Just trying to figure out if I made the right decision. It is going on a 200 HP Merc., factory Gambler set back of 6". Is this prop going to need worked by Croxton to get the most out of it? What is the hole shot going to be like? Rough idea on top end numbers? Thanx in advance G-boaters!!
I'm running a 26 on the limiter (6100) @ 76mph. I think there is a couple more MPH in it but keep in mind I rarely fish out of this boat. Generally there is no TM or batteries on board. It FLYS the bow!
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Allison XS2003 - 2.5 ProMax
16' Lowe Family Jon - 25 Merc
Interesting....I have all the fishing Goodies so to speak that came with the boat when I bought it. But, I have just 2 batteries. I was super light, less than 10 gallons of gas, trolly, 2 batts., me and my 135 lb. son. Once up on plane, I noticed that the bow would tend to fly. I also discovered CHINE WALK!!!Originally Posted by njj502
This just SUCKED!! So...now I get to learn to drive the thing....AGAIN!
Probably use a bit less trim and you will be ok
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Allison XS2003 - 2.5 ProMax
16' Lowe Family Jon - 25 Merc
You know now that I think about it I did start to trim down a little and it started to disappear. Thanks for the thoughts.:thumbup:
The faster you go you will find you will need less trim input with the Fury.
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Allison XS2003 - 2.5 ProMax
16' Lowe Family Jon - 25 Merc
I like that already!! Thanks for your input!! Greatly appreciated!
Kinda like driving a tunnel boat.... once you hit that certian speed you transition from hydrodynamic lift to aerodynamic lift you actually start trimming down. My buddies STV with the 330+HP DRAG on it starts to lift like a mo fo right about 100. Pretty freaky if you don't bump the trim down.
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Allison XS2003 - 2.5 ProMax
16' Lowe Family Jon - 25 Merc
I've been thinking about trying one of these Fury props in a 26p for my 209 w/200efi. Currently my 26p Trophy does great @ 78-79gps with just me and my fishing gear and 1/2 tank of fuel but if I have one of my buddies with me and tournament load then it's down to 70-73gps. The bow just wont come up and fly like it does a few hundres pounds lighter.
I Love the Fury! The bow on mine flies almost too much. I have a new learning curve with this prop. You live in Greenwood...Mo?, La?, If your in the Show Me state maybe we can get together and you can try mine out. If your close let me know.
Actually, Greenwood, Indiana
My 26p Trophy lifts up the bow so much when I'm by myself that I feel like it's just gonna come out of the water and take off like a plane and flybut it's not like that with a partner and tournament load. I know it should react a little different with added weight but I was hoping the Fury prop would maybe carry the load better?
Fury props run about a pitch stiff. So the 26 is pretty close to a 27p Tempest, etc. I think it will run well with a 25p.
2000 Gambler Intimidator
2004 Mercury Optimax 225
Interesting. So if I'm running a 27p Fury on a 209 with a "stockish" 225 ill be doing ok! I'm shooting for 80. As of now I'm showing 10% slip which was suprising but if they are in fact a bit stiff then it makes sense.
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Allison XS2003 - 2.5 ProMax
16' Lowe Family Jon - 25 Merc
Add a pitch to the calculator when you run it with the Fury. You will be doing well if you can turn the 27, I don't think mine could.
2000 Gambler Intimidator
2004 Mercury Optimax 225
If the Fury runs a pitch stiff, will it run well in hot weather? Go down a pitch possibly? t_nipper what do you run in warm weather?
I personally didn't like the trophy worth two poops. It wouldn't lift my boat and personally I thought it sucked all around. If you want to come out for our IL river run on July 21 you can try mine out. I got a feeling a 26 Fury is going to be a bit much for a 200 on a 209... but then again, my 209 with the 225 needs more prop. I'm not suprised you are loosing a few MPH. I hardly ever have mine loaded (mostly just a run around boat) but when I got the livewells full and a bunch of crap in the boat my RPM drops about 400-500... not sure what that is in MPH but it's substantial.
Herk, too much bow lift....??? Is there such a thing? lol
Nick
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Allison XS2003 - 2.5 ProMax
16' Lowe Family Jon - 25 Merc
I say too much but in all reality it is good. I just need more seat time with this prop to learn the way it wants to run. I got too much trim in started chine walking. Felt like the bow was going to blow over. Again seat time....
I know it'll swing it unloaded. Spinnin the 26 6100RPM.
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Allison XS2003 - 2.5 ProMax
16' Lowe Family Jon - 25 Merc
So today I truly got to air it out. I need a 25 pitch. Not enough rpm on holeshot. I can 5600+ but I think I am going down an inch and adding a set of venting holes.
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