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I have a 26 Fury on the way for my 2013 PII 200 XS. What is the difference between ALL PVS plugs in vs. removing. This is the first prop change I have done and would like a baseline, i.e. all plugs in = less blow out or all plugs in = more blow out. Please advise. My test prop from the dealer had all plugs removed except 1 and it ran fine. Just wanted to poll the experts. Thanks.
Furys are almost always run with all holes open and in your case definitely leave all holes open. You should get a great hole shot and top end. Depending on if have power poles and if you run extra heavy in hot weather (both fisherman in the 300lb range, lockers packed full of plastics, full tanks of gas and full live wells) then a 25P Fury might be better but the 26 Fury works well under normal conditions on our hulls (I have 07 Classic) with the Merc 200. Pretty sure you are going to like that prop. I love mine. Watch loading on the trailer. The Fury pushes a lot more the a Trophy Plus and you dont want to end up in the back of your truck. Also you will want to drop the motor if going from a 4 blade prop to the Fury. They like to run a little deeper. I made the switch from the 26 Trophy Plus to a 26P Fury. World of difference in hole shot and loading on the trailer. I love mine.
I have a 13 p2 I run the 25 fury. Mine has no plugs.2013 PANTERA 2MERCURY 200 PRO XSMINNKOTA 80LB FORTREX25 fury
All holes open on my Furys also on a Puma FTD. 26 in the cool/cold months and 25 in the summer
Im going from a 25 Tempest 3 blade to a 26 Fury 3 blade. I played a little with the Hydro jackplate while testing and the height with the 26 Fury was close (within 1/2″) of running the 25 Tempest. I didnt really raise it way up or way down, just small adjustments. Should I explore going very high/very low are should I be close to the sweet spot with the 25 Tempest dialed in? Im currently running 72+ 1 big ol boy 3/4 fuel, full tourney load in cold weather… drops to 68+ with 2 guys, full tourney and alabama HOT August. the 26 seems to run top end +1 -2 MPH but a LOT easier to get it there, seems to hold the top end speed easier with only slight hole shot drop.
From all I have read, dont raise it “way high”. That is actually dangerous unless were talking about getting on plane quickly in shallow water and then lowering it back down. Typically, everyone has said that the Fury likes to be run a little lower than other props.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
I agree. “way high” invites a hook. If you havent hooked a boat, consider yourself pretty smart. Get it too high, and it will turn left RIGHT NOW. I have done this twice, both in allison boats. Once at 80, once at approaching 100. The 100 hook was painful but I was not ejected thanks to the racing seat we were using. But a couple of days later, my wife glanced up as I was getting dressed and asked “good lord, what happened to you?” I looked in the mirror and my shoulder, side, hip, thigh were all black with bruising. Believe me, you probably want to avoid that. Note that this happened with a hydro jack plate, but at 1.5-2″ ABOVE the pad, in a boat used for 1/4 mile drag racing. So beware of too high unless you need more excitement in your life.I own two Furys, and am currently running a 26p on my 2008 classic with a Pro XS 200. I also own a 25p. Both run best with no PVS plugs installed. In fact, In the past couple of years I have noticed, I have not seen a single 3 blade fury with any PVS plugs at all. I am sure someone must use em, but none I have seen. You will know if you need them as the prop wont hook up when you take off, which will mean too much exhaust is escaping over the hub and into the blades. Worst case is you cant get up on plane at all. But based on past observations, you will probably want to start with none since that seems to work well for everyone, myself included.2008 Pantera Classic2014 Mercury Pro XS 200
Small adjustments your are making is the best approach. With both the motor height and trim level. 72 is not bad with a load nor is 68 with two plus tourney load but Im thinking 25P Fury might be your ticket. The Classic will spin the 26P a little easier as it is around 400lbs lighter out of the box then the PII.
OK, my take on the subject. I suggest this if you have Hydraulic Jack plate. Drop your motor and tuck it. Hopefully you have all vent plugs out of the Fury. You will want to see around 3800 RPMs on hole shot as Fury vents on hole shot. Blow out and vent is different. Vent is before it breaks over, blowout is usually when it breaks over. The Fury likes to spool up before break over to around 3800 RPMs for a good hole shot. If you are not getting near that, have your local prop guy put some more vent holes in the Fury and let it vent more. I run a Bravo and Fury depending on water temp, both have extra PVS holes and lets the Merc spool up when I stomp it. If you are getting blowout before it starts to break over-somethings not right Last edited by 1hoteyra on January 21st, 2017, 4:05 am, edited 1 time in total.
OK guys I got the 26 Fury. One more stupid question. This is my FIRST prop swap. It reccomends putting Mercury (of course) lubricant on the prop shaft. How much lubricant should I need, just a good coating, not exc essive? Also is the Mercury stuff needed or will an automotive/equipment gear lube be sufficient? Reccomendations on what you use as lube? Is it really needed? Etc, sorry guys I want to make sure I do it RIGHT the first time. Thanks.
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