2021 P2 engine height & prop

I have the same boat.  Same prop same engine.  With 23 fury at sea level in summer I best can get out of it is 58-5900 at 69-70.  I run the jack plate about 3/8 over flush on the inner outer jack plate.  Gives good holeshot and stable to 65.  It runs better with more weight in it seems like.  I have tried to get more speed out of it, but it just runs out of steam 68 ish, or over trim and lose stability trying to get more speed.   I tried running the jack plate lower and holeshot/stability was worse.  Have just come to accept it’s a 70 mph boat with this prop.   I have read about others getting more speed, they are better drivers and better at setup than me.  Some people send their props out to get worked, they are faster but the props are more fragile after. Start with adjusting the jack plate up a little over flush a 1/4 inch at a time before buying props, it’s free and props are expensive.  On mine over a 1/2 inch was point of diminishing return.  If you are at higher altitude may want to try a 22p prop.

I tried a 23 pitch trophy, could get over 6k rpms but tops out at 68.  Good overall prop, good hole shot/acceleration and drives like it’s on rails.  Gets worse mpg though.  Seems like on the top end it starts to slip compared to the fury.  Run this one with all the holes plugged.

From what I have read online, chasing that last 5 mph, or 500 rpms, will drive you mad.  Some boats too are just faster/slower than others.  Just have to get the setup right to where it runs well.  People that know more than me have said the goal is to setup/prop your boat to where it runs between 6-6200 wide open and has good holeshot.  This gives you the best overall running setup and you don’t lug the engine.

it’s a fun boat.  Seems it’s more of a quick boat than an all out fast boat.  You will have to play with it and see what works.

Load heavy tackle behind your seats..and set your PTP @ 3” with that Fury 23P 3 blade..

Dont fill the pony tank unless your making seriously long runs either..that’s just extra weight you really don’t need to add..

My P2 is running 74 mph consistently by myself  with all my gear and 33 gallons of fuel. With the Fury 23P 3 blade..

just1more:

sorry don’t know what [set your PTP @ 3” ] is ,let me know please  THANKS

Prop to pad measurement. I would be surprised if 3″ worked well with a Fury. 3″ is very high for a Cat. Both of mine were shipped over 4″. I raised mine about 1/2″ and it worked well for me with a Bravo.

I had the exact same problem and my “Chine walk” was more like Plinko on the Price is Right at 67 mph if you know what I mean.  The heavier I loaded he boat, the faster I could drive it though.

I raised my motor up around 1/2″ until the motor slightly blows out on the hole shot.  I cannot believe how much more stable the boat is at 65-70 mph.  I am still getting good water pressure too.  Hole shot suffered a little bit but it is still pretty good.  Be careful of that if you raise yours.

2021 P2 200 Merc Pro XS 4S with 24P Fury prop 3 blade.

My dealer had the boat to 76-77 MPH (empty boat and current may have been involved) after raising motor.  However, I have not had enough time to go to big water where I can stretch her out.  I still get to 70 mph easily on my short runs fully loaded…..I mean FULLY loaded (every compartment stuffed and 30-43 gallons of gas).

I hope some of this helps you out.

Just1more, you might want to view this thread I started in January this year. There is some good info included in the comments. This weekend I drove my P2 with 23 pitch Trophy + 71 at 6150 RPMs and a very stable ride.

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