What props are you guys running?

[CUBass33]

I'm thinking it's time to re-prop my 286 single console with a 175hp Rude on the back, just curious what some of you all are running? I've currently got a Renegade 25

[Rooster Tails]

I've got a 17.5' 275 with a mid 80's 2.4 liter Mariner. I'm running a 27P A40 Tempest (one of the old ones with the rubber hub). Best speed I've got so far is 72mph (GPS) turning a hair over 6K RPM. The hole shot is kinda slow, but once up, it flies pretty good.

[TrueSouth]

a 26 RAKER ran really good on my 286's

[Bassmeister]

<table width="90%" cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=center><tr><td>Quote, originally posted by TrueSouth &raquo;</td></tr><tr><td class="quote">a 26 RAKER ran really good on my 286's </td></tr></table>

John, with a 150-175??? are the 286's that light?? BTW, If I haven't thanked you for the seats, THANK YOU!!!

[CUBass33]

Thanks for the replies. The holeshot is pretty sluggish right now, and it does move along fairly well once up on plane though. The 286 is a pretty light hull

[TrueSouth]

Yes Michael the 286's are light one of the best handling boats I ever owned was a 95 286 with a 150 Fast Strike , glad the seats worked out for ya. A 24 Raker will work well too, the Renegade was a decent prop great hole shot but gave up a bit on the top end

[Bassmeister]

<table width="90%" cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=center><tr><td>Quote, originally posted by CUBass33 &raquo;</td></tr><tr><td class="quote">Thanks for the replies. The holeshot is pretty sluggish right now, and it does move along fairly well once up on plane though. The 286 is a pretty light hull</td></tr></table>
Nick, we're gonna need some more info to truly try to help ya. We need your current top rpms, with the 25 Gade, also your prop to pad measurement, and water pressure @ WOT.

[CUBass33]

Prop to pad is approx. 4 inches. Current top RPM's was 6200-6300 at WOT did not get a water pressure measurement. When I posted in the prop forum, Mark seemed to think that my tach was off as he had a hard time believing that I was spinning a 25p that fast.

[TrueSouth]

The most RPM I ever turned on mine was about 5800

[CUBass33]

Water pressure at WOT hovered between 17-19. I trimmed it up as far as I felt comfortable, did not get to the point where i started to lose water pressure though. The RPM gauge started to shoot up pretty high before it reached that point.

[Vyper202]

Bring it up to Gaston in 2 weeks and we can set it up... I will be there on the 10th to pre fish...

[CUBass33]

Man wish I could, Clemson has a super late spring break so I won't be in town til the next weekend, not sure if I'll have the boat in tow or not. I appreciate the offer though! I'd definitely take any suggestions if you had em

[Vyper202]

I may could find someone that knows a little about boat setup.... I will be there the weekend of the 16th-18th also...

[Bassmeister]

CU, Jay used to have a HONKIN' 286, If ya could swing it, he could really help your set up......

[CUBass33]

I'll have to see if I can get the boat up there that weekend. If not, I'm in the Triangle from May to the end of August so we'll have to meet up at some point. I really appreciate it!

[Vyper202]

Mike, thanks... I dont know everything about everything, but I know a little bit about everything...

[Rooster Tails]

From what I've heard, the 286's like a good bit of set back. I would try to find a 25P Raker (one of the originals, not the Raker II). If that doesn't satify you, go with a 12" plate before you change props again. Also start out with the prop shaft 3.5" below the pad and raise the motor till your water pressure starts dropping.

[Bassmeister]

<table width="90%" cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=center><tr><td>Quote, originally posted by Vyper202 &raquo;</td></tr><tr><td class="quote">Mike, thanks... I dont know everything about everything, but I know a little bit about everything... </td></tr></table>

Kinda like me, "jack of all, master of none"..... I have full confidence of your abilities where this subject is concerned.....

[Vyper202]

Awww shucks.... now IM blushing....