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Boat bouncing at low speeds #3323027 04/07/09 07:46 PM
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I have a Ranger 492v with a Merc 225 with a 24 pitch 4 blade trophy prop. My problem is that at lower speeds it will not stay on plane and the front end bounces. It has a pretty good hole shot and top end is 60mph on GPS at 5500rpm. My shaft is exactly 3 1/2 inches below hull. Is my problem a prop issue or does everything sound OK. I am considering smart tabs or a hyrofoil but just wanted some input first. Thanks
Re: Boat bouncing at low speeds [Re: cokel] #3323029 04/07/09 07:46 PM
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Trim Down!
Re: Boat bouncing at low speeds [Re: Huckleberry] #3323039 04/07/09 07:48 PM
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Re: Boat bouncing at low speeds [Re: javelin150] #3323104 04/07/09 08:04 PM
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Re: Boat bouncing at low speeds [Re: fouzman] #3323113 04/07/09 08:05 PM
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Re: Boat bouncing at low speeds [Re: C-Man] #3323116 04/07/09 08:06 PM
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I guess I should have stated this is happening with the trim all the way down.
Re: Boat bouncing at low speeds [Re: cokel] #3323161 04/07/09 08:15 PM
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Re: Boat bouncing at low speeds [Re: Huckleberry] #3323190 04/07/09 08:19 PM
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More than likely a prop thing, I assume you just got the boat?

Re: Boat bouncing at low speeds [Re: Huckleberry] #3323193 04/07/09 08:21 PM
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Yes, new boat for me, but not a new boat.

Re: Boat bouncing at low speeds [Re: cokel] #3323236 04/07/09 08:28 PM
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Did you put the prop on it or was it already on there?
Re: Boat bouncing at low speeds [Re: Huckleberry] #3323242 04/07/09 08:29 PM
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It was on already.
Re: Boat bouncing at low speeds [Re: cokel] #3323265 04/07/09 08:34 PM
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Are you sure it is trimmed all the way down? It sounds like it is not going all the way down.
Re: Boat bouncing at low speeds [Re: rb7764] #3323270 04/07/09 08:34 PM
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Re: Boat bouncing at low speeds [Re: Huckleberry] #3323276 04/07/09 08:35 PM
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seems to me he should be running a 25 or 26 pitch.
Re: Boat bouncing at low speeds [Re: Huckleberry] #3323325 04/07/09 08:47 PM
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I'd get rid of that 4 blade prop, and get a 3 blade. Ask Steve Glenn at Steve's Custom Props but I think Huckleberyy's right, a 25 sounds more like it on that set-up.

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