Bass Boats/Props -

I have a Nitro 882nx DC with a Merc OptiMax, and I am beginning to wonder if
I can get a bit better performance with a different prop.

Currently runs about 60 in good water with the bow trimmed up, but Nitro's
literature suggests 64-65 can be expected.

Ya'll know where to start looking for information regarding propping out a
boat properly?

Thanks.

64-65 with a driver, half tank of gas, and no gear. If you are loaded and
getting 60 your boat is propped just right.

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"James Hancock" wrote in message
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I have a Nitro 882nx DC with a Merc OptiMax, and I am beginning to wonder
if
I can get a bit better performance with a different prop.

Currently runs about 60 in good water with the bow trimmed up, but Nitro's
literature suggests 64-65 can be expected.

Ya'll know where to start looking for information regarding propping out a
boat properly?

Thanks.

Well, it was about 60 with two anglers, 1/4 tank of gas, livewells full, and
more gear than in a fishing shop. I guess it's doing pretty good,
considering.


"Bob La Londe" wrote in message
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64-65 with a driver, half tank of gas, and no gear. If you are loaded and
getting 60 your boat is propped just right.

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** www.YumaBassMan.com


"James Hancock" wrote in message
. ..
I have a Nitro 882nx DC with a Merc OptiMax, and I am beginning to
wonder
if
I can get a bit better performance with a different prop.

Currently runs about 60 in good water with the bow trimmed up, but
Nitro's
literature suggests 64-65 can be expected.

Ya'll know where to start looking for information regarding propping out
a
boat properly?

Thanks.

Read all the replies. One fellow claims that hull can be setup / tweaked
for better performance. I have played with a lot of tweaks on my own boats,
spent a lot of money, and really not gain a a whole lot myself.

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** www.YumaBassMan.com


"James Hancock" wrote in message
...
Well, it was about 60 with two anglers, 1/4 tank of gas, livewells full,
and
more gear than in a fishing shop. I guess it's doing pretty good,
considering.


"Bob La Londe" wrote in message
...
64-65 with a driver, half tank of gas, and no gear. If you are loaded
and
getting 60 your boat is propped just right.

--
** Public Fishing and Boating Forums
** www.YumaBassMan.com


"James Hancock" wrote in message
. ..
I have a Nitro 882nx DC with a Merc OptiMax, and I am beginning to
wonder
if
I can get a bit better performance with a different prop.

Currently runs about 60 in good water with the bow trimmed up, but
Nitro's
literature suggests 64-65 can be expected.

Ya'll know where to start looking for information regarding propping
out
a
boat properly?

Thanks.

"Bob La Londe" wrote in message
...
Read all the replies. One fellow claims that hull can be setup / tweaked
for better performance. I have played with a lot of tweaks on my own
boats,
spent a lot of money, and really not gain a a whole lot myself.

The guy that made that claim, Pat Goff has probably forgotten more about
performance boating than you and I will ever know. I've met him and he's
VERY knowledgable to say the least.

When Pat talks boats, I listen!
--
Steve @ OutdoorFrontiers
http://www.outdoorfrontiers.com
G & S Guide Service and Custom Rods
http://www.herefishyfishy.com

A great program for figuring out which prop.

www.jerrys-world.com/Again.txt


"James Hancock" wrote in message
. ..
I have a Nitro 882nx DC with a Merc OptiMax, and I am beginning to wonder
if
I can get a bit better performance with a different prop.

Currently runs about 60 in good water with the bow trimmed up, but Nitro's
literature suggests 64-65 can be expected.

Ya'll know where to start looking for information regarding propping out a
boat properly?

Thanks.

60 -65/
Why not just buy a Hydrofoil race boat instead?
"James Hancock" wrote in message
. ..
I have a Nitro 882nx DC with a Merc OptiMax, and I am beginning to wonder
if
I can get a bit better performance with a different prop.

Currently runs about 60 in good water with the bow trimmed up, but Nitro's
literature suggests 64-65 can be expected.

Ya'll know where to start looking for information regarding propping out a
boat properly?

Thanks.

AirMan wrote:

60 -65/
Why not just buy a Hydrofoil race boat instead?

Because we want to go fast sometimes and fish other times out of the
same boat.

" AirMan" wrote in message
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60 -65/
Why not just buy a Hydrofoil race boat instead?

That's my normal cruising speed. If you have the right boat and experience,
it is perfectly normal to run like that.

Besides, it's fun and gives you more fishing time.... At least that's what
I tell my wife.
--
Steve @ OutdoorFrontiers
http://www.outdoorfrontiers.com
G & S Guide Service and Custom Rods
http://www.herefishyfishy.com

This weekend's tournament was held on Toho, on the Kissimmee chain of lakes.

It's a looong run to the south end of Kissimmee, from the city park on Toho
where the tournament began.

The south end of Kissimmee is where the bass were caught.

I tried staying in Toho, and blanked.

That's why I'm trying to optimize my rig. Even if I am able to get a few
more MPH out of it, I understand that the 21 footers with the 250's and
300's are going to leave me in their wake; but it will extend my own range
and fishing time.

And, as I don't have a spare prop for my boat yet anyway, why not try to
find one that gives a bit more 'oomph' while I'm at it?


" AirMan" wrote in message
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60 -65/
Why not just buy a Hydrofoil race boat instead?
"James Hancock" wrote in message
. ..
I have a Nitro 882nx DC with a Merc OptiMax, and I am beginning to wonder
if
I can get a bit better performance with a different prop.

Currently runs about 60 in good water with the bow trimmed up, but
Nitro's
literature suggests 64-65 can be expected.

Ya'll know where to start looking for information regarding propping out
a
boat properly?

Thanks.