New (to me) 25 Talon Carrier

[BKlingel418]

Just got a 25 Talon Carrier (center console). It's got a single Yamaha 250. Really haven't had time to test & tune... As a single engine, I know it isn't going to be a speed demon, but I bought it more for the ride. Any one ever had one with a single? What kind of prop is best and what pitch? How about set back?

Boat ran 52 with a 3 blade 23 pitch mirage prop. That's with a 25 inch mid and the motor mounted on an Armstrong looking bracket, half tank fuel, and no lowwater pickup. I'm thinking on getting a jackplate, low-water pickup, and obviously a prop that is better. I'm thinking a bravo between 23-26 would probably work well, as I had a 26 bravo on my predator.

Maybe down the road I'll put twins on it. I remember an orange one with twins that went 88 or so. And there's another guy on here that has a hustler version and I think that runs into the 90's...

Any one know what kind of numbers one of these will put up with a fresh 300 that is dialed in? I'm guessing mid 60's, but I might be optimistic.

More pics to come.

[DonG]

Sweet Boat! I have always wanted one of those.

[Velocity72]

Excellent find. Please post more pictures when you get a chance. There have been several threads about the 25 on here that you should be able to search for and find.

[MeCapnDave]

Nice boat Brian !!! Still working on your predator and will post up when its ready !!

[tunnelfun]

My single 300 promax 26 american offshore ran 70 no dial in.

[speeder4life]

Im the guy with the Orange one.. which is no longer orange.. it will now be Lambo green....... im doing a total redo. I eliminated the t-top and 3/4 of the 682 speakers and 7 amps that the boat had....... Im hoping to be in the Low 90s once i give the 300 promax's some love after im done with the boat!!!!

[speeder4life]

The rear of the boat which is now white is all going to be charcoal gray, as well as the interior is going to be lime green and charcoal gray!!!!

[BKlingel418]

Lookin good! Like that green. I'm getting a transom put in mine now.... Once I get the transom in, I'm adding a bobs 6" action jack plate, low water pickup, and some kind of bravo prop. Hoping to gain 10 or so mph.

[speeder4life]

shortly after i bought mine i took it out with a half tank and the most i got was 83 but it also had a crazy stereo in it and the t-top... so by the time im done im hoping to gain 10 myself and be somewhere in the 90's. Who is doing the transom for you and what is it costing you?? just out of curiousity?? with a single 250 if you get into the 60's your doing great.. our boat is a large wide boat and not exactly light..... if your doing a transon might be the right time to go twins... im sure you can find another yamy 250 somewhere out there very reasonable!!! good luck!!

[speeder4life]

The Hustler version that was on here and for sale not to long ago has twin 300xs. Not sure if anything has been done to them but claims to do 96... Gorgeous looking boat... Wildman did all the rigging..... Post some more pics of yours when you get a chance.. id love to check it out!!

[BKlingel418]

The guy w the hustler contacted me about trading for my predator. I would have done it, I just didn't have the 50,000 to give to him. Would have loved to get that thing though. I've been thinking about putting another Yamaha 250 on there... I know the motors are cheap, but it's all the other stuff you have get that really adds up- steering, rigging. Also I don't know where to get another "box" to mount another motor on. I looked at hydrodynamics setbacks and they're like 1k each!

[speeder4life]

not sure what setback you have on yours but theres a guy on the misc selling a stainless marine box for sale.. i think hes asking like 400 bucks..

[speeder4life]

i recently bought a a 2007 Predator without an engine. Im debating to put a single or go with twins.. so im in the same boat...Bobs machine shop has alot of options.... check them out!!

[BKlingel418]

Step 1 --> Get on a trailer that is not made for the boat. check.


Now taking to my mechanic and fiberglass guy for the transom. Replacing the bracket box with a bob's 10" Action Jack and putting a cone on the lower unit. Going to try a 4 blade Revolution prop.

[baja200merk]

Nice ride

I doubt the cone will help at that speed.