07 Puma cant get on plane

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September 12, 2008 at 1:56 pm #343955

mjm6
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BCB owners, have an 07 Puma with 250 opti XS merc, 27 pitch prop (and hot foot) — with full livewells and 2 pass and 2/3 gas tank )or less) have a real problem getting on plane. Does anyone else have this issue? Is prop pitch too high? Or is throttle not going to WOT at launch? Any help/advice would be appreciated. THX

September 12, 2008 at 2:18 pm #343970

Tideman
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SOMEONE SMART WILL ANSWER YOU SHORTLY….I HAD THE SAME THING AND MY JACKPLATE WAS TOO LOW,AND MOTOR WAS TOO LOW IN THE WATER… I NOW HAVE A 26 FURY,BUT HAVE YET TO GET IT WET…….ROBIN

September 12, 2008 at 2:34 pm #343989

Chuck Hannaford
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mjm6, I ran a 27 on the same rig in cooler weather. Here is the deal in my opinion and you will get many. 27 is too much unless you have it worked on. Even in cooler water with T load and gas its tough…unless your prop has been worked. Go with a 26 and let your motor get to the RPM range it is supposed to. The Fury will work as well but on TVA lakes, I like a four blade to deal with Cruiser Wakes and wind. If you take out PVC plugs, you may improve some but the 26 is what BC recommends.

September 12, 2008 at 2:57 pm #344008

Bassmasterreed
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I have the same exact set up and I had the same issue recently myself. It was a very easy fix for me,as I had too much motor in the water. I just had to raise my hyd jack plate where it read half way on the gage in the dash and out of the water she goes!!!!! Its only an issue when I have full fuel tanks, livewells full and a partner fishing with me. Hope this helps…….

September 12, 2008 at 3:10 pm #344025

mjm6
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Thx for the help — will try raising jack to 1/2 up next time, also this is a 4 blade set up. / Mike

September 12, 2008 at 3:19 pm #344043

Bass Cat Boats
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Yall can pull PVS plugs instead of raising the plate too, just another option. Chuck is right the 26 is what BCB recommends and it an awesome all around prop but if speed is your game then a 27 or even a 28 can be ran. The 27 on mine is a couple mph faster and 100-200 RPM lower. The 26 hole shot in the summer in TX keeps me running the 26 but as soon as it starts getting colder I will throw the 27 back on it so she can eat Judd Lasiter

September 12, 2008 at 3:47 pm #344062

Bass Cat Boats
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We definitely suggest a 26″ Trophy or the new Fury. A 27″ is too large for real applications.

September 12, 2008 at 7:46 pm #344079

Bass Cat Boats
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Worked 26 Trophy 2 plugs 3.5″ below pad works well. The working is a blueprint and balance with some cup.

September 12, 2008 at 8:14 pm #344099

Bass Cat Boats
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Blueprinting of the propeller is not necessary.

September 12, 2008 at 10:36 pm #344118

Corky
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Will a 09 Puma FTD pull a Tempest plus 27 that was balanced and blueprinted? I ask because I have such a prop as my spare. My Puma will be rigged with a 26 Furey, but I may try the 27 Tempest Plus just for fun. I can not wait to get my boat!!!! Corky
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