Any-One running a 99'/98' 519vs Ranger with 225?

[DanM]

Looking for some set-up tips...engine height, prop size, jack-plate etc with regards to this model. I have a 98' with 225efi running a 3-blade a 5800rpm @ 70gps....I'm looking at going to a 25p Trophy 4-blade...are the any opinions what I should be turning/running?  Thanks.

[smbassman]

From what I have heard - Rangers run best with Tempests (3 blade).  If you go to the Trophy you will probably handle rough water better, but everything else will suffer.  If you are hitting 70gps and 5800rpms, there is not much left in that combination.

How is the hole shot?

[blakstr1]

Looking for some set-up tips...engine height, prop size, jack-plate etc with regards to this model. I have a 98' with 225efi running a 3-blade a 5800rpm @ 70gps....I'm looking at going to a 25p Trophy 4-blade...are the any opinions what I should be turning/running?  Thanks.

if you haven't already check out www.bassboatcentral.com they have tons of setup information for every different rig you can think of.  they also have forum moderators that will ask you the right questions about your setup and give you help in improving it. 

BUT as smbassman says if your at 70, i think your getting almost every ounce.  I don't think the efi will want to turn many more RRR's than that either...

[Jason Ammerman]

I found if you call ranger they will set you on the right path. No one knows how to make them run like the mfg.

[djkimmel]

519 back them seemed to top out at about 73 mph without a lot of intense work to make small gains. I'd be more than happy with a 70 mph boat since the inland speed limit in Michigan is 55mph and the Great Lakes more than 1 mile off shore (no speed limit) is often too rough to run all out.

The 4-blade may give you more control in the rough stuff and better planing at low speeds (in the rough stuff) overall. Generally a little off the top and a little better holeshot, but every boat/motor/prop combination is a little different. 25 is probably a good size. I have had some good information provided by the factory too on these kinds of questions.

[DanM]

Thanks guys...I appreciate the info.

Tight-lines

[djkimmel]

On my todo list: trick, beg or bribe some boat setup wiz's to join the GLB forum. (I'm moving from the 'if I build they will come' stage into the 'trick, beg or bribe' stage  )