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Prop question for my Champion 206.
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10/18/16 01:16 AM
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I am currently running a 2009 Champion 206 with a Merc 250 Pro XS, I have a hydraulic jack plate, either 10 or 12 inch, not 100%. I am only getting about 66mph out of it WOT at 5900 RPMs. I feel it should run a little faster with that 250, somewhere in the 70-72 range.... The boat came with a 24P Tempest prop, and he gave me a new 25P Tempest Plus to go with it. But I have been thinking about changing to a 25-26P Fury. I have been told by Steve's propeller shop that the Fury props are for light weight boats and wouldn't work well on the Champion. Then C&O Marine told me that the Fury is more designed for heavier boats.... so im confused. Should I get the 24P worked, changed to the 25P tempest plus... or try a Fury? any input is appreciated. thanks.
Last edited by Basscat496; 10/21/16 07:27 AM.
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Re: Prop question for my Champion 206.
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10/18/16 01:43 AM
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You're not for sure if you have a hydraulic jack plate or not?
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Re: Prop question for my Champion 206.
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10/18/16 01:58 AM
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I'd listen to Steve's prop shop. 66 seems right for a champion, you didn't buy in to speed...
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Re: Prop question for my Champion 206.
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10/18/16 02:03 AM
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I know it is a hydraulic, like I stated... I just don't know if it is a 10 or 12 inch jack plate.
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Re: Prop question for my Champion 206.
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10/18/16 02:04 AM
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Steve was saying it should run 70-72 with the 250 on it. speed doesn't really matter to me, its a great ride... but just want to get max performance out of it as possible.
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Re: Prop question for my Champion 206.
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10/18/16 02:14 AM
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You are probably about right with that propeller. I only get 66-69 depending on the temperature I am running a trophy plus 25 I'm thinking of trying a Bravo 1 xs 26p or a Fury 4 blade 25p to see if those are better all around props , our boats are just heavy .
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Re: Prop question for my Champion 206.
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10/18/16 02:16 AM
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Yes, but they sure ride good! best riding boat I have ever been in. after you try those props, let me know how you like em! I may try that 25P tempest before I go to a Fury.
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Re: Prop question for my Champion 206.
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10/18/16 02:26 AM
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For overall performance, I would have that Tempest worked or try a Bravo 1 XS 25 or 26... I'm currently running a 25 Tempest (runs great hole-shot to top end) and am looking for a Bravo to test. I keep hearing how good these are for this boat... What should the Pro XS be propped to? 5950 loaded?
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Re: Prop question for my Champion 206.
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10/18/16 02:26 AM
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Steve was saying it should run 70-72 with the 250 on it. speed doesn't really matter to me, its a great ride... but just want to get max performance out of it as possible.
I will tell you Steve has been doing this a long time. I would listen to him. They will usually help you with a few different props if they have one and let you try it and see if it works. I know a guy who has a Champion and the guy down at Steve's met him at the lake and help him get it going. He was extremely happy with the prop and service by Steve's
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Re: Prop question for my Champion 206.
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10/18/16 02:32 AM
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My 206 with about 3/4 tank gas 2 people, no water in wells runs 69-70 at about 6k. That's pushing her for all she has. I do run a yamaha hpdi though but prop is a 25
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Re: Prop question for my Champion 206.
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10/18/16 02:40 AM
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Thanks for all the info. Sounds like I need to go see steve and take both props with me and try em out and see if they can get me set up right.
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Re: Prop question for my Champion 206.
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10/18/16 02:41 AM
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When I go to BBC website and look at the Champion section, it looks like most guys with the 206 are running 25P props. one guy had a 27P. but 95% were running a 25P.
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Re: Prop question for my Champion 206.
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10/18/16 03:44 AM
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Running a 26 bravo on mine. Get 65-70 out of her... But you didn't buy this model for speed.. You got it to go where no other boat will go when it gets ruff.
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Re: Prop question for my Champion 206.
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10/18/16 03:45 AM
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I don't really need the speed I just need a better hole shot.
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Re: Prop question for my Champion 206.
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10/18/16 03:55 AM
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I have about a 4 second hole shot, but nose does lift up kind of high.
Mike, What kind of hole shot do you get on yours?
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