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I have a 2020 Lynx with 250 ProXS and Atlas jackplate. I love nearly everything about the boat. The only issue I’ve had thus far is dealing with irregular or parallel wakes going into turns (like what you’d have with several boats running same direction). I’ve read a few posts about this issue but not really figured out how best to deal with it.
The boat (at least how I’m driving) wants to bite into these wakes going into turns. A couple of times it’s bitten enough that it has nearly spun out or lost control which was pretty scary. I’ve read that changing props may help some but I’m more curious how to drive through it and what I may be doing wrong. It’s one of those things that is very hard to replicate until it happens. It may be that I was trimmed too low, or didn’t have the Jack plate where it needed to be, but I’m not sure. This isn’t a high speed issue, it’s happened at less than 50-55mph or so. Any advice on how to handle this is appreciated.
A Lynx 250 we would suggest a 23” Fury, also keep the engine low on the plate. Often people try to run the engine too high and many Lynx models were purchased with 24” and 25” propellers. This is our first recommendation.
Also more tackle further back helps as nose weighting lets the nose chase more in wakes. Most of this is true about all boats and not just a Lynx model.
As BCB suggested, a lower pitch to help you big the water.
This is why I went with a 4-blade prop. Substitute a bit of speed for quick response is a great trade off to stay dry and on top of the waves.
Ken Smith fishing just did a test video with a Lynx on Rayburn quite interesting how it handled big water you might watch it and pick up something on your situation.
I’m running the 23 Fury right now. I also have a 23 Tempest that I’ve not tried. I’d considered moving to a 4-blade since I don’t mind as much whether I’m going 73 vs 78 or whatever.
If performance is not a concern on top end, then the Four Blade Fury might fit you.
Bass Cat Boats:
If performance is not a concern on top end, then the Four Blade Fury might fit you.
What pitch would you suggest on the 4-blade fury? I may give one a whirl just to see where it gets me.
I switched from the 3 blade 24 fury that came on my lynx to a 4 blade 24 fury and the boat performs better all across the board..i lost maybe 2 to 3mph on top end by going to the 4 blade, but the overall gains far outweigh the top end decrease. 300 merc pro xs 4s with dual power poles, manual jackplate set flush on the top of the plate. Right around 74mph with 2 people on board, 3/4 fuel and full wells, also 6200 rpm’s or just a shade under at wide open. Best i have seen with the 4 blade is 76mph, half fuel and wells empty and was flying solo on that run. My boat lifts up on the pad way faster with the 4 over the 3 and it carries the bow better throughout the rpm range.
Triton03Vance:
I switched from the 3 blade 24 fury that came on my lynx to a 4 blade 24 fury and the boat performs better all across the board..i lost maybe 2 to 3mph on top end by going to the 4 blade, but the overall gains far outweigh the top end decrease. 300 merc pro xs 4s with dual power poles, manual jackplate set flush on the top of the plate. Right around 74mph with 2 people on board, 3/4 fuel and full wells, also 6200 rpm’s or just a shade under at wide open. Best i have seen with the 4 blade is 76mph, half fuel and wells empty and was flying solo on that run. My boat lifts up on the pad way faster with the 4 over the 3 and it carries the bow better throughout the rpm range.
Very good info. With me only running the 250 4/s, I’m guessing only option would be the the 4 blade 24? I dont see that they make a lower pitch.
Get a 24 Fury 4 and run it the way you normally would. Collect all the data, max speed and RPM, hole shot time and RPM etc. Get the prop to Ronnie Gilbert and he will perfect it for you. He can pitch it down the 23 if needed too.
I agree, try the 24 fury 4 and may have to get it pitched down for the 250..i really think you will be more happy with the 4 blade by the way it performs better across the board..you will have to be ok with dropping 2 to 3 mph on top though..i dont think my Lynx will see the 3 blade ever again..
I’ve got a 2018 Lynx with 193 hours on it, get the nose trimmed up early and run a Ronnie Gilbert worked Fury 3 if you want to run a 3 blade, but the best prop for me has been a 26 Bravo 1XS. The boat handles like it’s on rails. Like BassCat has said since this hull came out, keep the jackplate low, lower than you think it should be. I jack it up for holeshot than immediately bottom it out after it breaks over. I’m running a SHO 250, I can probably run a pitch higher than the new Merc.
So if I was looking for a bravo I’d be better off to go with something like a 25 or a 24?
I’m at 2400 feet altitude, running the 26 Bravo on the SHO, that elevation cuts down my power. I know a Tx angler with a 300 merc 4 stroke running the 26 Bravo 1 XS on his 2019 Lynx too. I would try to find one to try out, either the 25 or 26 is going to work for you.
My Cougars, 2006 and 2017 would both do that and I learned some hard lessons.
What I’ve found to be the biggest help is to give 2 seconds on the trim button (down) as you approach turns and wakes and I can power through them pretty hard…3 seconds if you want to run through really hard.
That bounce and grab at high speeds will ruin your day, but as long as I trim it down a nudge; no problems.
Randy
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