Hole Shot Opinions Requested

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February 2, 2018 at 6:01 am #433974

kwg75
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Hello All, I have a 2010 Puma FTD DC, Pro XS 250, Detwiler 7″ hydraulic plate, Fury 26p prop. Recently added (2) 10 blades with pumps, and a 4th battery for 36 volt Ultrex, all in the rear compartment. With my 300+ pound tournament partner aboard it really struggles now out the hole, lol. Once out the water she acts like her old self, 75mph all day. Any ideas on changing props, maybe a fury 25 4 blade? Also, would raising the jack plate up some (changing pad height) maybe help? The poles and battery are fairly new add ons so really havent had the chance to try much in the way of playing with jackplate height. Before I would normally take off with plate all the way down and trimmed fully under (down).Thank you guys so much for any and all responses

February 23, 2018 at 12:53 am #433986

Bass Cat Boats
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kwg75 wrote:prop1501 wrote:Good morning kwg75 . Sorry I missed your phone call . I have tried calling you several times and left a message. If you wish to ask your questions you have for me you may call me between 7am and 9pm . Thank you have a nice day.Hey Ronnie, whole family been battling a nasty case of the flu. I will be contacting you in the next few days. Thanks.Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G891A using TapatalkHey buddy sorry to hear about the family. Hope everyone will be doing better soon. No rush call whenever you have time. Talk soon.

February 23, 2018 at 1:45 am #433987

Bass Cat Boats
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You have changed the weight balance and fulcrum with 10 Poles being worse than the 8 version, and MinnKota Talons should be even worse. There are two options to try first. Engine height should be set lower for top end performance and you can raise it when you accelerate, then lower it to the proper height for limited wheel torque. Should that not work, here are the options we would suggest. 1. Send the propeller off to Ronnie Gilbert for an extra vent hole and a blade tweak for hole shot. 2. We would suggest a 25″ 3 blade Fury on a boat with Power Poles of 10 length and the added fulcrum holding the bow up. The situation is totally the Poles that is causing the extra weight and not the brackets dragging in the water like people will try to tell you. Moving the center of gravity at the transom 1″, 2″ and up to 4-5″ on a bass boat is a big number.

February 23, 2018 at 2:24 am #433988

PhilAddison
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Exactly what BCB suggests

February 23, 2018 at 2:44 am #433989

kwg75
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Bass Cat Boats wrote:You have changed the weight balance and fulcrum with 10 Poles being worse than the 8 version, and MinnKota Talons should be even worse. There are two options to try first. Engine height should be set lower for top end performance and you can raise it when you accelerate, then lower it to the proper height for limited wheel torque. Should that not work, here are the options we would suggest. 1. Send the propeller off to Ronnie Gilbert for an extra vent hole and a blade tweak for hole shot. 2. We would suggest a 25″ 3 blade Fury on a boat with Power Poles of 10 length and the added fulcrum holding the bow up. The situation is totally the Poles that is causing the extra weight and not the brackets dragging in the water like people will try to tell you. Moving the center of gravity at the transom 1″, 2″ and up to 4-5″ on a bass boat is a big number. Got it. Thanks. I will talk to Ronnie soon.Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G891A using Tapatalk
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