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.

A great program for figuring out which prop.

www.jerrys-world.com/Again.txt


"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.

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

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.

"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?

Do you really want to spend several hundred dollars for an extra 4mph? As
Bob mentioned, I'm betting 64mph is under _ideal_ conditions.

You always want your potential out of your boat, if it's 25 or 75, don't let
the rail monkeys tell you otherwise.

I sold nitros for a couple of years and rigged more than a few 882s. It's a
tweaky hull, and there are a few things you can do to help it out.

Tracker usually rigs that boat with a 23 Tempest, which isn't a bad choice,
but not optimum.

Normal tweak on an 882 is a 23 TRO4 Powertech, raise motor to top hole on
jackplate, install a T&H holeshot plate, torque tab and you've just about
done everything you can. This should run you up to 5,700 rpms, quicker
holeshot, take the wheel torque out, and give you your 63-65 mph you're
looking for.

http://www.trackerowners.com/nitroowners/ Lot's of Nitro owners here, and
most are more than helpful. You won't get bashed for owning a nitro here
like you will on other bass boat sites.


"Todd Copeland" wrote in message
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"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?

Do you really want to spend several hundred dollars for an extra 4mph? As
Bob mentioned, I'm betting 64mph is under _ideal_ conditions.

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.

--
** 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.

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.