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| Terry
Minnow Username: Terry Post Number: 16 Registered: 1-2007 Rating: N/A |
Ok you all are probably sick of me by now but here we go again. Can anyone recommend a good place around the Lewisville area where I can get some good prop help? I currently have a 1994 20' Charger,a 200hp Evinrude Vindicator with a Raker 14-1/2 x 24 prop on it. The boat only goes 56mph at about 5100rpm. The boat currently jumps out of the hole quickly but I feel I could do much better on top end. What would you guys recommend I try to get some more top end. Thank you in advance for your help!!! | ||
| Charles
Moderator Username: Charles Post Number: 772 Registered: 7-2004 Rating: N/A |
Do you have a jackplate? | ||
| Terry
Minnow Username: Terry Post Number: 17 Registered: 1-2007 Rating: N/A |
No, the design of the Charger pretty much equals a jackplate though. Thanks! | ||
| Dru
Crappie Username: Dru Post Number: 343 Registered: 2-2005 Rating: N/A |
Terry, try giving Pier One a call. I know its not that close to Lewisville, but the guy can set up a boat and he is a Charger dealer. http://www.pier1marine.com/ BassZone.com  
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| Bigun
Lunker Username: Bigun Post Number: 1221 Registered: 8-2004  Rating: N/A |
It definitely sounds like a big prop for the boat but I'm no expert. I would definitely talk to someone familiar with the boat like Dru stated. It is amazing how different props run different boats. Quit being a mad, little bald man! Remember that a lone amateur built the Ark. A large group of professionals built the Titanic. I forgot the CAMERA! | ||
| Ozziefish
Crappie Username: Ozziefish Post Number: 404 Registered: 8-2004  Rating: N/A |
T, Have you talked to James Propeller about this? They are in Farmers Branch of 35E at Valley View. OzzieFish "In GOD I trust" | ||
| Terry
Minnow Username: Terry Post Number: 18 Registered: 1-2007 Rating: N/A |
I think they went out of business quite a while back. That was my first thought but a buddy of mine said they were gone.  | ||
| Picou
Lunker Username: Picou Post Number: 2177 Registered: 8-2004  Rating: N/A |
Terry, I wish I could be of help here but it's just one of those topics I'm not familiar with.  Thank you Lord for my family and the waters I get to fish | ||
| Terry
Minnow Username: Terry Post Number: 20 Registered: 1-2007 Rating: N/A |
My buddy was wrong, James Propeller is still in business I just spoke with them. Thanks Oz! | ||
| Ozziefish
Crappie Username: Ozziefish Post Number: 406 Registered: 8-2004 Rating: N/A |
Stick with Bud I won't steer you wrong...I talked to a friend of mine last ni9ght and he runs a Charger with a 200 Yamaha. He has a 23 prop on his and get 65mps. But he has a 1998 motor. What did James say? OzzieFish "In GOD I trust" | ||
| Terry
Minnow Username: Terry Post Number: 21 Registered: 1-2007 Rating: N/A |
They said I should have the tach tested first to make sure we are getting the correct RPM reading. | ||
| Hawghunter08
Minnow Username: Hawghunter08 Post Number: 11 Registered: 4-2005  Rating: N/A |
Terry, you should be running more RPM's then this. Probably around 5800. Lots things that could be the problem.. Motor sitting to low on the boat, to low of a pitch prop or maybe just a tired motor... I do a little working on boats so I maybe able to help. I'll be living in Lville by next weekend so you can swing it by sometime. Chris | ||
| Terry
Minnow Username: Terry Post Number: 27 Registered: 1-2007 Rating: N/A |
Chris, Thank you very much for the offer I might take you up on that soon. Send me a PM with your contact info please! | ||
| Ozziefish
Crappie Username: Ozziefish Post Number: 446 Registered: 8-2004 Rating: N/A |
I just took my prop back for the third time to James Propeller for what ever reason they have a real tough time with the Tempest Props. I hope it works out this time! I need the speed!! OzzieFish "In GOD I trust" | ||
| Bigun
Lunker Username: Bigun Post Number: 1245 Registered: 8-2004 Rating: N/A |
The local guy here told me he hates seeing a Tempest come in. He says it is one of the strongest props around and literally wears him out beating on them. May have something to do with it? Quit being a mad, little bald man! Remember that a lone amateur built the Ark. A large group of professionals built the Titanic. I forgot the CAMERA! | ||
| Ozziefish
Crappie Username: Ozziefish Post Number: 447 Registered: 8-2004 Rating: N/A |
It must be! OzzieFish "In GOD I trust" |
