Topic: slow out of the hole

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June 28, 2017 at 6:54 pm #268800

Landscaper
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I have a 2002 Jaguar with a 225 Optimax. With a Mercury Trophy Pluse prop 26P. Hole shot has not been very good. Ive owned the boat since last August. Pulled one of the plugs out of the prop which had a large hole in it. That seemed to help. I then put a ultrrex trolling motor on. I have it loaded heavy with tackel and hole shot became a lot longer. I have pulled more plugs out to where it blows out and have put plugs back in, different plugs and have not tried it again. Is this the best prop for my boat? BCB reply and all others welcome.

June 28, 2017 at 7:16 pm #268801

02JagCat
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Im running the same boat and motor. The 26 Trophy is just way too much prop. Currently running a 25 Fury on mine and its almost perfect.

June 29, 2017 at 1:56 am #268802

Bass Cat Boats
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Thanks, Do you run a 3 blade or 4?

June 29, 2017 at 2:56 am #268803

Bass Cat Boats
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Larger plugs is your next mission. Try sizing up in steps and improve the hole shot till it vents about 1-2 seconds if you hold the throttle down while coming on plane.

June 29, 2017 at 11:10 am #268804

02JagCat
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Landscaper wrote:Thanks, Do you run a 3 blade or 4?I run the 3 blade.

June 29, 2017 at 11:56 pm #268805

Bass Cat Boats
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I have the factory build sheet on my 99 Jag and it came with a 23Tempest. It still had the same prop when I got it but it had a little damage so I had it reworked andmy prop guy said he made a 24 out of it. There is no way I could run a 26 inch Trophy.Last edited by TXUex on June 30th, 2017, 12:00 am, edited 2 times in total.

June 30, 2017 at 2:57 am #268806

Bass Cat Boats
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The challenge on a 1999 Jaguar is the engine. Just from your description we know it is a 225 Optimax. That engine did not have as much exhaust flow as todays engines and the bump timing was lower.

June 30, 2017 at 2:43 pm #268807

TXUex
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My 99 was Gov. Huckabees old Jag and I have absolutely no complaints about holeshot or top end. It pops right up and will make it to the high 60s lower 70s on my GPS.Yes it is a 225 OptiJohnny
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