Vegas XT props?

[stv1991]

My friend owns that Hydrostream with the 300XS in the video. Not one just like it but that actual boat. It is up in northern, MN and I can get contact info for you if you need it. I just sold a 2002 Vegas XT with a 2007 ETEC 200H.O. on the back. I had sent the lower unit to Titus and he did a nice job on it. With the different gearing on my ETEC I was running a 30p Lightning ET for best results. I liked the boat but it was too A$$ heavy. Fuel tank, big block motor, battery, oil tank, jackplate, jackplate pump it was too much for that light little boat. The motor itself was a sweet motor. Never missed a beat, quiet, and strong.

I'm moving back to the Merc 2.5 block and back to a tunnel as I didn't like the way that setup handled any kind of chop on our lake. A light tunnel with the 2.5 will probably a little better balanced.

[D.ONEAL]

Do you know what props and setback your friend with the 300XS in the video is running.Also any idea about speeds he has seen with that setup. I know that the newer XT bottoms are a little different than my older one but I have no idea if they perform any different.


Thank You

[yamahasrx26]

Not a good case for that boat, you need something longer. A CLE is only 16" long, an 18" long case would be much better. And if it's a 2 hole CLE, it doesn't even have a blowout ring in the casting.

I thought it felt very stable with my short 16" case ......18" I could really drive her home....all joking aside might end up with a 280 sportmaster or a optimax with a sporty....she still handles great

[87vantage]

What is the difference between to old XT bottoms and the Newer ones? Are there performance numbers with the 3 liter mercs on the XT bottom?

[pyro]

The new XT bottoms have a wider pad. I don't remember if they lack the deep channels on each side of the pad like the original XT had. They run very nice with a 3.0L.

[87vantage]

Which prop would you shoot for with the 1.62 gear and a sport master? My boat is an 87 model, all original Vantage XT

[pyro]

If you still have the 200 Promax, I'd suggest a 28 big-ear chopper or Hoss round-ear.

For 250+ HP, they run well with a Lightning ET or other props with less bow-lift-- With enough motor to power through the midrange and put some wind under the hull, you can run just about anything for light-load top end, even a Cleaver.

The chopper is the most versatile, especially if you carry load or passengers.

[wicheckmate]

BBLADES Blaster.... Hands down more versatile then the Chopper.... still holds the r's well, easy to control on top end and and still gets the boat going well with 4 people in the boat.

[R.I.P.]

I'm running a 29p hoss trenton. 12" setback even with the pad. On a 2.5 260. 7500 rpm. With sportmaster . Need to raise it up a little more. You don't want too much positive trim.

[87vantage]

Great info guys....I have always ran choppers on the Hydrostream...But with all the new prop choices out there Im sure theres room for a few more MPH.....

[Garth91]

One of my favorite all around props on my 87' with 225 Promax is a 25 trophy 4 blade, good out of the hole, low torque steer, good with passengers and 80+mph topend. It was another Vegas owners post on here that made me try it, never imagined it to be so good but it is everything he said.

[Garth91]

BTW I have 24 and 26 choppers and hate them both compared to the Trophy and 27 SRX.

[the ol man]

I have a 21 foot vegas with a 200 merc--both are 89 year models, im running a 26 mazco re at 6400 rpm-s don't know how fast im going but you cant hang on 2 it 4 more than about 10 seconds unless u want 2 get killed, I would say if you had a 300 on one you could not drive it not to mention the strain you would put on the transom

[pyro]

With all due respect... If you can't handle a Vegas with 200 HP for 10 seconds, then you need some setup changes, need to learn to drive it, or maybe both.

200 HP for the Vegas is under-powered, in my opinion.

[Garth91]

Agree with Pyro, Vegas is no prob to drive with a 200 but the setup must be correct, solid mounts, tight steering, torque tamer all very critical.

Pyro: I own a winshieldless Vegas that I picked up in MI in 2012, I think you might have posted on the for sale ad here. The boat was ok with 200hp but way better all around with the Promax I have on it now.