22" Velocity outboards

**amityray** · 12-04-2008, 05:19 PM

24 trophy

it seems to be the best all around prop

**cutwater** · 12-04-2008, 05:26 PM

So do you think the same thought would hold true - using the TM - on a 2.4 /2.5 application? As opposed to lwp type and chopper? (same 12" setback)

I have a 24p Trophy that I haven't tried yet...gotta rering my engine or get another ph first.

**amityray** · 12-04-2008, 06:43 PM

Originally Posted by cutwater

So do you think the same thought would hold true - using the TM - on a 2.4 /2.5 application? As opposed to lwp type and chopper? (same 12" setback)

I have a 24p Trophy that I haven't tried yet...gotta rering my engine or get another ph first.

you really don't need to have a low water pickup but if it makes you feel a little safer then thats your call. I'm not sure if the 2.5's t/m is available with the low water pickups. I haven't seen any but maybe its possible. I wouldn't consider a sportmaster or any other lower thats coned. First reason is you need to have the lower unit deep and any increase in surface area will slow you down. And the second reason is that those gearcases are really only needed for surfacing and with speeds of around 85 and above to prevent blowout. So why spend a lot of money for one when the stock lower will be fine for your application.
You'll like the trophy, its much better then the chopper for your boat. These boats seem to like the prop buried, giving more leverage to lift the bow.
You have a hydraulic jack plate. Throw the trophy on the boat and start with the prop about 4 inches below the pad then trim it up and play with the height, when it starts to chine walk just tap the jackplate up a bit until it settles down. Thats the sweet spot, you can easily balance it on the pad.

**cutwater** · 12-04-2008, 08:55 PM

Thanks for the thoughts, Ray. My jackplate is a manual on, maybe I'll find a good hydraulic over the winter and try that out.

**bermy100plus** · 12-05-2008, 09:53 AM

My buddy has a 22' Velocity,not sure whether its a Regal or Stepp but it was built in 88' and has a kevlar hull with a glass deck. It has a 300PM using a 26" chopper and it runs between 83-84 on gps and he can still spin a bigger prop. Thats was the biggest he had at the time due to him running 2.5(280) before changing to the 300. You can see me racing it against Ocke Mannerfelts,Progressions and Phantoms @ www.bermudasportsnetwork.com

**HighVelocity** · 12-05-2008, 09:54 AM

I recommend Bob's jackplate, it's fast and a great design. It's not cheap but if you plan on keeping the boat it's a great way to go.

**mikeylarge** · 12-05-2008, 08:47 PM

Does anyone have any pics of their bilge, and or dash setup??? I have a few ideas in my head but a few pics would really help

**amityray** · 12-05-2008, 10:26 PM

dash set up

**DKerns** · 12-06-2008, 08:00 AM

Originally Posted by mikeylarge

Does anyone have any pics of their bilge, and or dash setup??? I have a few ideas in my head but a few pics would really help

The only dash pic that I have is when I first bought the boat. Has all new interior and a few upgrades since then!! I will update my pics after the new guages go in!

**mikeylarge** · 12-06-2008, 02:59 PM

Cool thanks for the pictures, keep them coming

**DKerns** · 12-06-2008, 03:32 PM

I actually found some other ones. Stored in the wrong folder on the comp! Not much different than the first ones though. Can't help you with the bilge pics. Mine is an I/O.........