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Re: Typical bass boat speed (skeeter)
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01/24/17 12:42 PM
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Okie Poke
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Re: Typical bass boat speed (skeeter)
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01/24/17 01:27 PM
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FlatBack4
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Boy, this will certainly get those with small equipment fired up.
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Re: Typical bass boat speed (skeeter)
[Re: SteezMacQueen]
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01/24/17 05:43 PM
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96speed
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My tournament partner looks terrified when I'm running at my max speed of 48mph. I can't imagine running over 70. I often look terrified when riding shotgun in my wife's Lexus at 30mph. It's all relative, I guess. That...and lack of control from the passengers seat. See sig
Female drivers = No survivors
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Re: Typical bass boat speed (skeeter)
[Re: JC Skeeter]
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01/24/17 09:08 PM
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Concept Guy
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Yall just made me love my old Skeeter even more. 96 zx200, replaced 200 with mercury xr6 150! U derpowered. With tackle and fuel still gets 61-63 on gps. I feel goooooood. Lol
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Re: Typical bass boat speed (skeeter)
[Re: JC Skeeter]
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01/24/17 10:02 PM
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JC Skeeter
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I guess this is a good time to update the thread. So I have had my boat a little while now and made some changes. I found the sweet spot on the jack plate, it is 1-3/4" on the nose between the bottom of the hull and the prop shaft. When I did this I went from around 68mph to somewhere between 69.5 and 70 depending on wind and chop. However, what made the biggest difference overall, was getting my prop adjusted. I took my brand new 3 blade 25 pitch T1 that came with the motor and sent it to my sponsor Mike Hood's Marine Propeller (sorry for the plug). They are located here in Houston near Hobby airport. Even though the prop was new, he was able to balance each blade and also rework the cup a little and I went from what I just mentioned, to now being able to run around 74 to 75mph. My hole shot is better as well. I couldn't believe it, I know it may sound like an exaggeration but it feels like a different boat. I recently fished bass champs as well as the cowboy bfl and several times I had another boat that was running with me tell me at some point during the day that my boat was fast. I am well aware there are plenty of other fast boats on the water and that not everyone really cares about speed. However, if you're interested I would suggest from personal experience getting your prop worked on. Like I said, my prop was brand new and after being worked on it made a huge difference, at least for me. Here is there website and if you want to get your prop worked on let me know and I will talk to Mike Hood, the owner, and get you a little discount since he is my sponsor. http://www.mikehoodprops.com/
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Re: Typical bass boat speed (skeeter)
[Re: Okie Poke]
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01/24/17 10:20 PM
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GIG'EM AGGIES
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I am a Senager. (Senior teenager) I have everything that I wanted as a teenager, only 50 years later. I get an allowance every month. I have PU truck and a bass boat, I am blessed. Conscience never acquits, it either accuses or excuses.
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Re: Typical bass boat speed (skeeter)
[Re: JC Skeeter]
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01/25/17 12:20 AM
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SkeeterRonnie
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Oh lord ! Who bumped this back up??!! Y'all gonna have GigEm crying like a millennial again cause someone drove 75 with one hand
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Re: Typical bass boat speed (skeeter)
[Re: SkeeterRonnie]
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01/25/17 01:27 AM
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GIG'EM AGGIES
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Oh lord ! Who bumped this back up??!! Y'all gonna have GigEm crying like a millennial again cause someone drove 75 with one hand Nope, not me anymore SR. I don't care as long as I ain't in the boat. Seen worse today. Kid driving next to me had a cheeseburger in his left hand, texting with his right hand and steering with his knee. I stayed behind him until he turned, no way I want him behind me. Nope, wanna go 75 in YOUR boat with one hand go right ahead.
I am a Senager. (Senior teenager) I have everything that I wanted as a teenager, only 50 years later. I get an allowance every month. I have PU truck and a bass boat, I am blessed. Conscience never acquits, it either accuses or excuses.
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Re: Typical bass boat speed (skeeter)
[Re: SkeeterRonnie]
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01/25/17 01:55 AM
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Douglas J
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Oh lord ! Who bumped this back up??!! Y'all gonna have GigEm crying like a millennial again cause someone drove 75 with one hand
#MFGA
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Re: Typical bass boat speed (skeeter)
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01/25/17 02:44 AM
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pats jigs
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Why does everyone have to put someone's boats down. It's all about being out doing what you love to do. I have had several boats and the best riding boat in my opinion was the bumble bee. I now own a Bass Cat Puma and it took some getting use to. But I would put it up against any of the newer boats. It might not ride as well as a Legend or a Skeeter in rough water but it is still a good ride and you stay dry. Plus small deck or not it's one hell of a bass boat and catches fish.
Last edited by pats jigs; 01/25/17 02:45 AM.
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Re: Typical bass boat speed (skeeter)
[Re: JC Skeeter]
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01/27/17 05:38 PM
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JC Skeeter
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I matter who does your prop work has anyone else experienced a significant increase as I did from prop work?
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Re: Typical bass boat speed (skeeter)
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01/28/17 12:33 AM
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Allison1
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My little boat did 74 on its best day with a 150 Optimax. I got offended and it never left me when Ken A called it a trolling motor so I went up a little. It went 88 on its first run with a Jay Smith 225 ProMax. Wrong prop and the jackplate wasn't just right. It did alright but I didn't. That was too fast for me so I'm back to a little 200XS and mid 80's is all she'll do.
My daughter taps me on the shoulder whenever the boat passes 70 anyway.
Prop work can do wonders if you don't have the right setup. I think most of the time 2-3 mph is more normal for speed increase with a balance and work.
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Re: Typical bass boat speed (skeeter)
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01/28/17 04:46 AM
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BigHead248
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I've got a 2006 Skeeter 200XS with a 200HPDI. In the summer 65.5 and winter 67. Doesn't matter if it's full of gear or empty.
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Re: Typical bass boat speed (skeeter)
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01/28/17 06:45 AM
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lakeforkfisherman
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I matter who does your prop work has anyone else experienced a significant increase as I did from prop work? A worked prop can be a night and day difference. Go see Josh at Steve's Custom props in Quitman. He'll get you set up right.
LET’S GO BRANDON!!!
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Re: Typical bass boat speed (skeeter)
[Re: JC Skeeter]
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01/28/17 05:55 PM
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Bulletman99
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Go to the link provided and fill in the information up to SLIP%. This is NOT an exact science because of all the variables involved BUT it will tell you if something isn't right. Keep in mind the heavier a boat is rigged the higher you can expect the slip % to be. Same goes for rigging incorrectly or if a prop is good/bad for the boat. This number will also give you a starting point. Many people overlook prop slip when trying to diagnose issues or rigging a boat for best WOT speeds. The lower you can get your slip numbers the more efficient your setup is. Also keep in mind that a boats' speed/prop slip are NOT infinite, meaning, as speed increases prop slip % decreases but it will get to a point that slip and speed are constant (That's all she has) If you run into negative number, recheck your input because a negative number means the setup/speed is impossible! A prop cannot make a boat go faster than 0% slip http://www.mercuryracing.com/prop-slip-calculator/
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