Now its starting to make some more sense. Longer story – but bear with me…..Mine was slowing down a lot and I asked Ivan @ BCB what was wrong with my setup. Problem is weight distribution. He said eliminate as much weight from the front of the consoles as possible. I carry most of my tackle in the storage behind the passenger and leave the box behind me for my partners gear. I only use the front storage for light items and a tackle daybox. In front is rainsuit, life jackets, net, ect….. If its light and large its either in there or my driver rod storage. I also move the planos that Ill probably use for the day to that box as well as what soft plastics I may need. The soft plastics bag w/ 20lbs. of stuff now rides in the floor between the seats. Lightening up the front was worth an instant 3mph. and the front lifts like it did new. I dont carry a BPS in the front box anymore. I rotate tackle by season. If theres no chance Ill use it – its on a shelf in the garage. Sabreskis right on the weight distribution and speeds.I had my prop buried and was overtrimming to get the heavy front to lift. With a tall rooster, prop torque, and water pressure that was marginal I thought I was too high on the plate. Bought a 23 tempest plus and loved the prop. I was able to come up 5/8″ on the plate – use half the trim and it was a different boat to drive. Good wp, one hand steering, low rooster and minimal chine walking. I started getting into the rev limiter if I wasnt fully loaded and letting it run. I won a new prop in a tourney and ordered a new 24 Tempest Plus. Even number Tempests are a crap shoot – most are “off” when you get one and need working to perform. My original 24 was a turd. The new 24 runs better than the 23. Ill only use the 23 in the heat of the summer now when my rpms drop off. Ive seen 67 by myself and 1/2 tank of gas. Depending on partner – tourney loaded with full wells and gas will do at least 62. Will probably send the 24 for a full B&B and may see some more.
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