21' SKATER 2.5 280 Offshore Race

[knotdream]

Does anyone have a setup for a 21 skater 2.5 280 race with bobs jackplate ? I need to know prop size and setback also engine height. Thanks Chris.

[beer30]

Get 6" of setback, and a 30" big ear chopper. You could also go with a cleaver, but you won't be able to have weight in the boat.:) Chuck.

[knotdream]

Thanks chuck ...Also i have a 2:1 sportmaster and a 1:87 cle which should i try?

[Euroski]

Will be insterested how it runs once you get t 280 mounted. I also have a 21 and still have my 99 280 and been thinking of trying it out. PM me your phone number so can chat. Also where are you located?

[knotdream]

im on long islands east bay area

[beer30]

Thanks chuck ...Also i have a 2:1 sportmaster and a 1:87 cle which should i try?
The sportmaster would br better, but I would want the 1.87 gears.Chuck

[tux974]

I used to have a similar set up. 6" Bob's is good, I ran a 28 Mazco with a 1:87 Sportmaster. A 30 chopper may work. Trial and error. You need to turn that motor up on the rpms. I wouldn't run anything but a Sportmaster. Tony

[knotdream]

Tony as far as the mazco goes did you have a chopper or cleaver?
I have a 28 mazco re

[tux974]

Knotdream, I had the same prop you have (chopper) they like those props. For me it was a great all around prop. You can always try a 30. I'm talking from my experience with my set up. Make sure you run a Sportmaster especially because you will be jacking it up. The boat is hard on Skegs. Fun boat with a 280. Tony

[knotdream]

Tony thanks for the input i hope to put motor on this weekend and try the 28 re first by the way is that sportime in syosset?..Chris

[150aintenuff]

a 2:1v sporty will need atleast 32P may need 34 to hold back a 280.. I know that hull and power combo is good for 100+ buddy has one and he just touches the century mark with full fuel.. GPS bounces fron 99.99 to 100.1.. if i recall he is running a 28P chopper but has ran up to a 32P...

[tux974]

Tony thanks for the input i hope to put motor on this weekend and try the 28 re first by the way is that sportime in syosset?..Chris
Yes, We have two in Syosset. I'm mostly in Kings Park. Let me know how the set up works out. Tony

[OceanmarineB]

Chris you have a PM

[Outlaw Too]

I am picking up a new Trick Powerboat Cat next weekend and we are mounting a 05 leftover 300X motor on a Staineless Marine Gorilla jack plate and we are going to start with a Mazco 30". Boat is coming in at 1200 lbs unrigged

[OceanmarineB]

14 1/2 x 32 lab clever.... done