Mallardman, every boat, motor combination is different even if its the same brand and same model. I dont think any major changes have occurred in the Eyra hull since introduction so Ill offer my setup. I have a 2014 Eyra and with limited seat time this is my experience. Results are from South Louisiana, hot, humid full load with all tackle that I own in the boat including 20 rod-n-reels and full tanks of gas. 36 volt troller with 4 big batteries, one power pole, and just about every option available in the rig which Im sure although small amounts, every option adds weight to a rig. I am running a 25″ Fury at 6050-6100 rpms and the best Ive seen is 80.6 mph. I have seen 81.6 mph with a 26″ Fury with the same load but Im running the 25″ because the hole shot is so important to me fishing here in the shallows of the marshes. Im confident that in the winter Ill be running the 26″ or maybe even a 27″ and Ill be seeing those 82-84 mph speeds. But for the summer time and a full load the 25″ seems to be the way to go. It does everything well with the 25″ and it comes out of the hole very, very good. Im tickled pink with the setup. 80 mph fully loaded is getting it done in my opinion and nothing to shake a stick at. One thing I learned and was surprised by is that the setup likes the motor to be run as low as you can go. The Classic that I owned for 14 years had a much bigger engine height range to play with. This rig however seems not to like height at all. So, drop that plate down all the way to the bottom and you may see some better numbers. I believe that Bass Cat has commented before that the Bobs hydraulic plate doesnt go as low as they like thats why they stopped rigging them from the factory. I run my Atlas plate just 1/2″ up, any higher and I find it looses speed.Chris CoupelPaulina, La.Chris CoupelPaulina, La.
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