Topic: Cougar Prop Upgrade Question – BCB

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July 31, 2016 at 5:24 pm #284641

Roddrsp
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BCB, I have a 2003 Cougar 225 Opti, 3 Blade 25p Tempest Plus. With tournament load, partner/fuel/livewells and (2) talons, it takes forever to get on plane, have to get partner to move forward to break over. I am guessing a 4 blade will help with loaded down hole shot but, i am getting a lot of differing opinions locally on how/what pitch, etc. I top out fine with 3 blade at 5600rpm & 68-70, just cant get out of the hole loaded down. I have been looking at Rev 4 and Bravo 1s….Any help on which prop/pitch will get me better hole shot and still turn to 55-5600….??

July 31, 2016 at 7:21 pm #284642

Bass Cat Boats
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I would try a 24p Fury with no vent plugs if you can get your hands on one to try.

July 31, 2016 at 11:36 pm #284643

Bass Cat Boats
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We are not a fan of the Tempest props on this application. The Fury seems to do much better.

August 1, 2016 at 3:40 am #284644

Roddrsp
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Thanks for the info…Is the Fury 4 available yet? And would I need to drop to 24p going to 4 blade.?

August 6, 2016 at 10:11 pm #284645

tkessell
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Running a Powertech 25 pitch 4 blade on 225 hp and it takes it out of the hole like a rocket. You lose 1,000 rpms at top end but it i think that is fine for the engine.

August 6, 2016 at 10:37 pm #284646

tkessell
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Sorry about reply, i lost 100 rpms.

August 7, 2016 at 3:44 pm #284647

BamaCat
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Dont think the Fury 4 will be available until late fall or do I was told.

August 15, 2016 at 3:19 am #284648

Roddrsp
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Thanks for the info…I will prob go the four blade route. I have experimented with fury this past week and all vent possibilities and couldnt get satisfactory holeshot with full fuel, buddy, full live wells and all gear….

August 16, 2016 at 5:02 am #284649

toledobasser
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My 2004 Cougar/225 Opti had a 25p Trophy Plus on it when I bought it. It did a fine job except that I was able to hit the rev limiter fairly easily. I bought a 26p Trophy Plus and used it until I got the 25p Fury that I now run year-round. The biggest problem for me with the Trophy was loading on the trailer. It just would not build up the rpms to push the boat on the trailer all the way without having to get out and back the trailer down farther.Jim EbarbMany, LA (Toledo Bend Lake)2004 Cougar/ 225 OptimaxHumminbird Helix 12 Chirp SI on BalzOut Mount at bowLowrance HDS 7 at bowHumminbird Helix 12 Mega SI on Ram Mount at ConsoleLowrance HDS 8 in dash at console
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