Topic: Rough water propeller for 2014 Puma ftd

Rough water propeller for 2014 Puma ftd

I am brand new to BCB and looking forward to getting out and using it... My previous boat was a 2003 ranger 205vs with an 2002 225 hp optimax. In rough water 2 ft waves or greater I needed to run mercury hi 5 prop otherwise prop was coming out of the water otherwise a good easy to drive stable fishing boat for Erie or inland.. my new to me Puma has a 2014 250hp pro Xs with a 3 blade.. will I need to run the 5 blade on the puma ftd in similar conditions? Puma has atlas hydraulic plate as well.. i had the ranger for17 years so basically ran the 5 blade all the time.. wasn't too concerned about speed.. anyone care to comment regarding their Puma or cougar in same conditions? I am reading this Puma can be fun to drive !! Thanks! - bob CLE area OH

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February 18, 2020 at 3:33 pm #686436

BIGCATTER
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I’m surprised no responses yet to your post . — I have no Puma experience to give you , as I run a Pantera , but from what I’ve experienced with ” rough water ” boating , you have the perfect setup for it . — 4 blade should be a good prop choice , and just lower the jackplate to get her to ” bite ” a little better as needed . — Your ” kitty ” is a whole different animal than you had in the 205 , so seat time is going to be the best teacher you can have . — Just be careful , and above all else , enjoy !! – Hoss

February 18, 2020 at 10:10 pm #686461

basstroutboy
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Thanks for the reply Hoss!

February 19, 2020 at 3:12 am #686470

Cajunhunter67
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Fury 4 – 24 pitch would be a good rough water prop.

February 19, 2020 at 9:04 pm #686500

PhilAddison
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If your 3 blade prop is a Fury you won’t have any problems. If not then you would be better with a 4 blade Fury for rough water only.

February 20, 2020 at 9:52 pm #686533

basstroutboy
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Thanks Guys! I have fury… will give it a try in a couple months!

February 21, 2020 at 10:10 am #686574

Matt Hayes
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Ive been running a 25/4 blade fury on my 17 puma pro xs 250 with poles with good success. It gives alot of stern lift and I had to lower my manual plate down about 3/8″. Boat will top at 75.5 @5910. If your in cooler climates you could probably get a bit more out of it with a 26/4 if you run the boat loaded heavy Id get the 25/4. Some also like the bravo xs. Although its quite more expensive and you dont see as many reports about it. With that hydraulic plate, I had one on my caracal and I had a 24/4 on it… I would bump the plate down about 1 spot below what ever I ran on the gauge and the ride would change alot when plopping/ crusing over wave crests.

February 24, 2020 at 9:43 pm #686813

basstroutboy
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Thanks Louie!
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