25 or 26 fury

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September 27, 2011 at 6:17 pm #412355

crafty30
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I just bought my first basscat a new 2010 cougar ftd with a 250 pro xs. I will be running mostly on Lake Erie/Lake St. Clair (rough water). What props do most guys run. If I run a 26 i will keep some top end, but loose some holeshot, If I go to the 25 I will get a great hole shot, but will be all over the rev limited when going fast. Any info would be great.

September 27, 2011 at 6:30 pm #412358

Issy1
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I would get a 4 or 5 blade prop due to the type or water your running in.

September 27, 2011 at 6:50 pm #412361

dbasketman
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The 25 will probably get into the limiter in cooler months, but would climb the waves, too, I dont thnk there is one prop for all you will need. If i were to pick it would probably take some testing to sellte on one, but most i know run the 26 Fury, and it has good torque.

September 27, 2011 at 9:03 pm #412364

pops77s
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And I happen to have a 26 Fury for sale in the props section. Used for testing on my PII only.BrianBrianHAWG Hunter2013 BassCat Eyra2013 Mercury 250 Pro XS Gen2 L/U

September 27, 2011 at 10:23 pm #412367

jpost
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Being up north you might be suprised how well your Merc spins a 27. My guess is you dont want to go anything less than a 26.

September 28, 2011 at 12:33 am #412371

barkerg
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I run a 28P Bravo 1 XS, on a 09 Puma FTD 250 Pro Xs. Best all around prop hands down. 5800 RPMs at 82MPH.

September 28, 2011 at 12:54 am #412374

Bass Cat Boats
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best all around prop for your rig is a 26 Fury. A 25 will be too small and you wont notice hole shot being that much different than using a 26. A Fury is a great holding prop in large water as well. As good or better than any 4 blade prop.

September 28, 2011 at 2:11 am #412377

Bass Cat Boats
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For the great lakes we would suggest a 25″ for the rough water possibly. Just stay off the limited when running light.

September 28, 2011 at 2:33 am #412380

jpost
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Just curious about your thinking BCB. I never ran a 25 on my rig (250 XS 2011 Puma) but it turns a 27 great in cool weather and a 26 in hot. I think a 25 Fury would be way too light especially in cool water and air. Again, just curious.

September 28, 2011 at 3:31 am #412384

Fish Doc
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I have the same basic boat 2011 Couger, 36 volt MotorGuide, also have one power pole, and 4 batteries, empty live wells, and 30 to 40 gallons of fuel. I carry a pretty light load, and myself at 175 lbs I have a hole shot around 6-7 seconds, 2 people a little longer. I was told by the previous owner to start with the jack plate all the way down, and of course the trim down. I wonder about a 25 Fury, my top speed has been around 75 mph and I believe 5450 rpms. I am sure there is more, but I need to get more comfortable before going for more speed. This is my first Cat, just wondering what is normal. The only other boats I have been in have all had belly fuel tanks, so I am sure that improves hole shots. Not that great listening to my fishing buddy tell me how great the hole shot is in his “C” boat, but greatly enjoy changing his tone as we keep climbing over 70mph.Thanks for any comments or suggestions,Bill Mac
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