You are going to have a poor holeshot with that set up, loaded as you described. This is an older, heavier hull and you have the 175 opti on it. You can drop down in pitch, as stated, and that will improve performance. You could try a Fury in a 24, though I am not sure that anyone has studied that application. What rpms do you get at WOT? The boat/motor set up will be okay for the guys that arent really concerned with top end speed. You can improve the holeshot but will give up some on the upper end of performance with this set up, IMHO.96 Eyra/12 Mercury 175 Pro XS with 2015 single axle trailer2017 Victory Gunner
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