Topic: Help: Vent plugs and hole shots ….

Having a little trouble with a) hole shots and b) trimming the motor out:1) If I want to get a better hole shot, do I increase the opening in the vent plug or do I close it down? 2) If I am getting a little blow out as I trim out, should I try lowering the the motor, say 1/2 inch increments?3) Will a lower pitch prop give more lift and a better hole shot? I have a LaserII 22P4) Will a 4 or 5 blade prop of the same pitch (22P) help with either of these problems?

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December 3, 2006 at 2:12 pm #446600

basscat247
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You need to provide more information. What kind of boat, size of motor, how many rpms you are turning and anything else you can think of. Then somebody on here can and will provide you with a little help. Good Luck

December 3, 2006 at 5:33 pm #446601

SilvrTour
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I have a new 06 Sabre that came with the Opti 115 on a factory installed jack plate. Not looking for max speed, just a good stable cruise of about 40-50 mph. The boat handles and rides better than any other boat I have been in: Champion, Ranger, Skeeter,… just need a little better hole shot.As I mentioned, a Laser II 22P, a slow, but barely acceptable hole shot and WOT 5300 rpms, 48 mph gps .With either of my sons (each about 220 lbs). An impossible 16 – 20 sec (or more) to plane, WOT 5200 and 45 mph gps.Vent plugs, jack plates and 4 or 5 blade props are new to me. Last boat was a 89 Hyra Sport that spent more time in the air than on the water, so never worried about a hole shot, just landing. Thanks

December 4, 2006 at 3:28 pm #446602

basscat247
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I do not have much experience with the set up of what you have. But in most cases going down on the jack plate will give you a better hold shot. Also going down in pitch on prop will give you a better hole shot.Also a 4 bladed prop is going to come out of the hole a little better than a 3 blade. I am not sure what your wide open throttle range is but sounds like you need to get that up a little and going down in pitch on prop will help this also. You might want to try posting this question on the owners board. I feel sure you will get somebody to respond that has your set up and that can help you out a little more. Good Luck

December 4, 2006 at 11:55 pm #446603

Bass Cat Boats
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Thanks for your help, I know it is not the most usual set-up, but I think it will be all I am looking for. Thanks again

December 5, 2006 at 5:12 am #446604

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