XB21 2+2 300 XS 1.62 gears
98/99 solo 31 promax
26 P Setup to slalom runs 88
Also own 28,27, 24 promax (never ran the 24, skis so well with 26, and a Hoss 30
Can do whatever I want with this boat, its about perfect
XB21 2+2 300 XS 1.62 gears
98/99 solo 31 promax
26 P Setup to slalom runs 88
Also own 28,27, 24 promax (never ran the 24, skis so well with 26, and a Hoss 30
Can do whatever I want with this boat, its about perfect
Last edited by xb03fs; 08-30-2024 at 01:08 PM.
2007 ranger reata 190
200 hp opti
25" high five
1.87 lower unit
61.9 by my self gps
Logger, if you get something different then that High 5 you'll do MUCH better I think. Look at the tempest plus if you want to get going a little faster ! What were your RPM's so i can calculate your Slip %
Chad Snow / Massachusetts
2007 Ranger Reata 210 - Mercury Optimax 225 (#1B446134) - 12' TalonsCarbon12’s @ Bow w/ AT- live 12 w/ 3D & live 7 @ Helm
I have to guesstimate but I would say the 5350-5450 range. Thanks for taking the time to help a reata brother out. No jack plate fyi The gear ratio may have been wrong also. 1.75 per mercury.
Last edited by logger93; 11-08-2012 at 05:29 PM.
15.25 slip.
you might be able to get close to 10- our boats are tanks (very heavy). my boat came with a high 5 - first thing i got rid of!
Chad Snow / Massachusetts
2007 Ranger Reata 210 - Mercury Optimax 225 (#1B446134) - 12' TalonsCarbon12’s @ Bow w/ AT- live 12 w/ 3D & live 7 @ Helm
My knowledge of props is very limited as eviedenced by my running the high 5 still.. A 25 p tempest plus would give me better top end? I assume I would lose some hole shot with the trade?
thanks in advance. logger
you would want to go down in pitch - I went from 5 blade 23p to a 3 blade 21p. I just put it on yesterday and haven't had a chance to go run it yet. There should be a performance difference in the holeshot - but with the Vent system that helps with holeshot on the tempest it shouldn't be too drastic. tempest should run better with a heavy load too. once I get my boat out on the water i'll let you know the difference. Don't get rid of the high 5 as its a good prop for pulling tubes/skiers. I did a lot of research and talked to a lot of people. again, i'll let you know what I think.
Chad Snow / Massachusetts
2007 Ranger Reata 210 - Mercury Optimax 225 (#1B446134) - 12' TalonsCarbon12’s @ Bow w/ AT- live 12 w/ 3D & live 7 @ Helm
1991 ProCraft 170 Combo
1989 Mariner 135
CMC 5.5" manual jack plate @ 5 below pad
21P Tempest Plus
55 MPH on GPS @ 5800 rpm
Last edited by Gunny146; 10-27-2013 at 09:20 AM.
3/4 of the Earth's surface is water and 1/4 is land. Clearly god wants me to fish, not mow the lawn.
2004 Nitro 188 Sport
2007 Mercury Optimax 150 w/ Simon Flywheel and ECU flash
Rapid Jack 6" plate @ 4" below the pad
21p Tempest Plus
57.5 MPH GPS
Last edited by dan02gt; 01-20-2013 at 05:24 PM.
2000 Viper Coral 191
1999 Mercury 200 EFI
12" Slidemaster jackplate at 2.5" below pad
25" Tempest Plus
Avg around 67-68+ mph GPS with light load
anyone know where i can get me a viper coral
not in this forum - pretty sure about that - use searchtempest.com to search craigslist nation wide
Chad Snow / Massachusetts
2007 Ranger Reata 210 - Mercury Optimax 225 (#1B446134) - 12' TalonsCarbon12’s @ Bow w/ AT- live 12 w/ 3D & live 7 @ Helm
Suggest 2 props, Tablerock...here's my current setup, mainly inherited but it's to my liking:
00 Coral 202, 98 225 Opti, 25P Trophy Plus (worked by Rich Boger), 3.5" prop to pad, 8" Jackplate, WOTRPM=5600
68 mph gps with 1 person, full tank of gas & tournament load of gear on smooth water.
The Tempest Plus is a good prop (have one on my 95 Cajun bassboat w/ a 175 EFI, 24P, 6" JP and saw 63 mph)-not sure what your RPM limit is on the 200 EFI, but 24P and 2-4" increase in setback may get you a few mph. All depends on your budget & time to tweak. Can't help you on the ski prop-haven't bought one yet but plan to go cheap with a goal of fast hole shot and slow speed (<35 mph) stability. From reading some of the F&S posts, seems like a lot of folks carry 2 props-1 for each purpose.
Not sure if the lower unit gear ratio is the same on your 225 Opti as it is on a 225 EFI, but a 25" Tempest Plus is an awesome prop for your boat if it is.
AlanW
2000 Viper Coral 191
Mercury 200 EFI
12" Slidemaster
25" Tempest Plus
Hey Snowedin3,
I've got a 02 210 Reata, 225 Opti, Hi5 23P, turning about 5600 rpm, 1/2 to 3/4 tank fuel with a buddy, or the family, I top out right around 52.
How is that 3 blade working for you, or have you changed from that? 52 for this tank of a boat isn't bad, (not good either) but I think 60 may be attainable without drastic changes. I'd be interested in hearing about your set up.
Thanks for any info.
2006 Ranger Reata 210 - 225 Etec
see above update
Last edited by xb03fs; 08-30-2024 at 01:09 PM.
nitro 205 SF.
225 optimax
never done a WOT run with boat light always done on fishing trips with livewells full fuel tanks full, gear full 2 or 3 guys . both fishing seats and bow mount on.
hot day 63 gps very light chop 3 guys up stream 5800 rpm 23p tempest plus .
did 1 run alone 2ft chop 5800rpm 64mph gps raining, still had trim and stick left.
probably 66-67 if i took off bow mount and all tackle out of bow
Last edited by 12many; 05-11-2014 at 08:02 AM.
can't wait to see pic's Ryan and new performance on new motor. Went to take mine out yesterday to try out props would not start took to dealer
Updated - prop reworked locally. Ran it with 2 guys full gear and fuel. 2 kids. 65 mph started to walk a little so I pulled back. Way under 5700 rpm
2023 triton allure
Was out on the lake yesterday... Just throwing out my numbers with the equipment that came with my boat. I'm sure I could get a few more mph with a prop change.
50mph @ 5950rpm
optimax 150 with 19p Quik Silverado prop, no jack plate
2006 ProCraft 200 Combo, 150 Opti, 19p Silverado prop, no jack plate
Alberta, Canada