Sorry about NDA being offline. I upgraded some server options to try and speed things up and alleviate some storage issues. It did not go as smooth as promised, but we are back up and running, better than ever now.
I should note that we had 4 people in the boat, all of our gear, and full live wells, and a full gas tank for this. I wanted to have the boat under a load for break in.
I have about a 2” difference between the AV plate and boat bottom. I think I will raise the motor a hole, then wait until after the 10 hour break in before I get too into it.
The hole shot and control with this prop is unreal. If it gets me to mid/upper 50’s I’ll be happy.
Prop Help:
I am running a Ranger 2080ms with a Mercury 250 Pro XS v8 4 stroke. I just ran it for the first time, and only seeing 50mph and only 5200 rpm (optimal is around 6200). I have on the 4 blade Bravo 1 FS 20 pitch. I think I am plowing a bit. At wot I cannot raise the motor enough to get...
I have a few President Reels, and I like them, but then I tried a Daiwa Regal, which is also in that $50 range, and I prefer that reel. It is much smoother, and a better drag (IMO).
http://www.daiwa.com/us/contents/reels/regallt/index.html