Hole Shot Help

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July 14, 2008 at 1:46 am #307648

Mark5795
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2008 Cougar/250 Opt Pro I have had a chance to run the boat quite a bit now and after yesterday with a full day of pulling tubers and skiers I would like to work on the hole shot. To my knowledge everything is as set by BCB at this point with a 4 blade 26P Trophy prop. I am running in 76 degree water and outside temps averaging 80-85 degrees….I dont appear to be experiencing any slipping of the prop but not sure if I would recognize it easily or not.. 2 people on the boat at 200lbs and 175 lbs with full fuel and loaded gear pulling a 175 lb skier….really seemed to have to work at it….did not get the hole shot I was looking for….Same load without pulling anyone hole shot is not bad but bow does seem to stay up a second or two longer then I would expect with this power plant.. Where should I start? Prop plugs or Jack plate? After ready some recent comments seems I can get the prop to spin a bit faster with the prop plugs….Seems like I should start there…. When I floor it out of the hole my RPMs dont seem to exceed even 5000 right off….I get plenty of top end with lots of trim left over a long stretch but the hole shot seems like it could be a bit stronger…. You guys have been running these longer then me…where should I start…not unwilling to take baby steps to reach this goal and test along the way…Jack plate appears to be about dead even right now…. Thanks

July 14, 2008 at 1:57 am #307649

basscathash
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Start increasing the hole size of the PVS plugs. Increase until you achieve the hole shot you desire. If you ventilate too much, decrease plug hole size. Brian

July 14, 2008 at 2:32 am #307650

Mark5795
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Thanks, havent even looked at them is this done with a tool? Are they threaded and are there multiple sizes in each hole? Thanks again

July 14, 2008 at 2:39 am #307651

basschaser
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You can pull them out with a pocket knife, needle nose pliers, etc. They just press in and snap in the prop. Judd Lasiter

July 14, 2008 at 2:45 am #307652

Bass Cat Boats
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And if there are 4 on the prop now I can pull any size on any hole? As I continue should I pull from the opposite hole or does it even matter? Also are the more then one size in each hole and you can use either a smaller one inner or take the whole thing out? Thanks again

July 14, 2008 at 2:47 am #307653

Bass Cat Boats
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They are held in by a lip on the plug, that grips the propeller hub. The best tool is a cotter pin removal tool, as it acts like a cam removing the plug and the pointed awl like end almost automatically falls into the PVS plug hole and keeps it from falling, often into the gearcase. Just do one at a time and move up slowly in hole size. BCB

July 14, 2008 at 2:48 am #307654

Bass Cat Boats
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Can they be done with prop installed so I can do it on the water if I like? Should I pick up some other sizes to take with me and if so does anyone know what size comes in the prop stock? ThanksLast edited by Mark5795 on July 14th, 2008, 2:51 am, edited 1 time in total.

July 14, 2008 at 3:16 am #307655

Bass Cat Boats
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It is difficult to do this leaning over a boat, though we have. We do not suggest it. It is a process of using a hole shot, removing a plug for a larger one, hole shot remove another plug for one slightly larger, hole shot remove another plug for one slightly larger, hole shot Repeat until hole shot gets worse loaded. Then put one back in for the best resulting combination you have experienced.

July 14, 2008 at 3:37 am #307656

Mike Whitten
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I”m going to jump into this one, as I am very likely one of the few who consistently order my boats with the removable ski- pole. I dont ski anymore, but I like to have the option for those, including my daughter, who might want to. I have pulled slalom skiers, tubes, and kneeboards behind my boats. I have yet to find any combination of vent plugs/cav rings or engine heights that will give a ski boat quality hole shot with a 26 trophy on a Puma/Cougar hull, especially with the load you are carrying. There is a fix, and a good one. It is called a Mercury HI-Five prop. This is a big hub, small bladed 5 blade prop that is designed for what you are trying to do. If you will put a 25 pitch HI-Five on that 250, you will have a ski pulling machine, and you will also have a very fine bass boat prop for rough water/big wind conditions. I have often run mine in the spring, with big winds, or in shallow water situations where I need to be on plane instantly. With a Hi Five, and a 250, you will have all the pull you need, and will not have to compromise if you want to fish some on the same trip. Sharing what works for me. Best regards, Mike Whitten/Germantown, TN

July 14, 2008 at 5:45 am #307657

Chuck Hannaford
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Ditto on what Mike said. Get the High Five and your “pulling” hole shot blues will be over.
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