Topic: Basscat lynx jack plate

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June 7, 2023 at 7:57 pm #713144

john
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Just purchased a 2018 lynx with a 250 sho wondering if anyone has tried more setback on the jack plate and if it helped the performance and handling of the boat?

June 7, 2023 at 9:04 pm #713177

Bass Cat Boats
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The hull is built to hold the bow as it’s running. A smaller propeller, or a four blade, might get you more lift and more efficiently. You can try a FPX or Bravo on that setup. What you’re trying to address is due to the longer running surface of the Lynx built so it stretches out on big water. Plus it was designed for a two stroke engine at that time. Offset won’t compensate for the design in the hull as it’s running as intended. Some bow grab is better relieved by by prop work and other varieties.

June 8, 2023 at 8:08 am #713189

mike dominick
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John, I wrote on your BBC post too, but I ran the same SHO 250 combo for 3 seasons (250 hours) and tried a bunch of props, both worked and stock. I ran the boat in tight rivers and big western lakes like Mead and Fort Peck in Mt. For me. the characteristic that was the most challenging was running in tight quarters with cross wakes and crowded tournament takeoffs. The 26 Bravo 1XS solved this as well as being able to adjust the jackplate on the fly. Lowest is best any time the nose wants to hunt, then I would lift it up just a little for the most speed. I know at least one guy said you don’t need the hydraulic plate, but he’s the rare exception with the Lynx. I’ve had 5 different Cat models and it’s the only one I wouldn’t want to own without an 8″ hydraulic jackplate. I got good advice from Rick Pierce, JP DeRose, John Crews, Mike Whitten, and Hank Cherry on the best way to run the Lynx. Mike

June 9, 2023 at 8:27 pm #713279

bryanj
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I have a 2018 Lynx with 250 pro xs (2 stroke). I have owned the boat since 2019. I have tried numerous props for the same reasons. I don’t care about top end speed as much as hole shot and handling. I have found 4 blade is the best for handling. I have no problem with hole shot without a full livewell, but during tournaments and full livewell hole shot is tough. The boat came with a 25 pitch fury 3 – good top end speed, terrible top end handling, good hole shot without a load or livewell full. I heard Bravo 1 XS 26 pitch was the way to go so I bought one and it would not get me out of the hole with a load and empty livewell. I tried to plug a few different ways with no luck. I tried a friends bravo 1 FS 24 pitch (with the four large holes vs 8 small holes on xs). This is a great prop without a full livewell. It struggles with any water in livewell but handling and top end was acceptable 72-74 mph or so. I think this prop with some extra vents for more Rpms during hole shot would be great. One of the blades cracked on me this spring after bumping a stump so I bought a Bravo 1 XS 23.5 pitch thinking going very slightly lower on pitch would improve hole shot but not sacrifice too much top end (70-72 is fine for me). The hole shot is perfect with 1 plug or two with holes, but top end suffers I believe. I fished one short tournament out of it in somewhat choppy conditions so I could not test top end very well, but I don’t think it’s much more than mid 60s. For my hull, I think the bravo 1 XS 24-25 pitch may be good. Keep in mind, I run a heavy load with a full tackle shop in the boat and usually a partner with me on the big water of Toledo Bend. Open for other suggestions as well. Thinking about trying a rev 4 23 pitch also given the beefier blades for Toledo stumps. I tried other 3 blades as well without luck.
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