getting up on plane faster

[Gregory]

Bought my first boat last year, because of gas prices, I've been mainly putting in and trolling right from there. But, when I do want to get up and go, the boat ,a nitro 750sc with a merc 90 optimax, takes quite a while to get up on plane. I was wondering about putting on a hydrofoil.....any comments, suggestions, or straight out answers would be greatly appreciated.... thanks

What pitch prop you running, you may just need to drop down one size or if your running a 3 blade try going to a 4 blade. I have a 20' Procraft 225 Pro XS, I was running a 25P 3 blade, dropped to a 24P 4 blade Trophy Plus and it shoots out of the hole now and still running 5800RPMs @ 71mph on GPS. I just bought a 25P 4 blade Trophy Plus to see if I can drop the RPMs alittle and pickup some top end speed, mainly for KY Lake long runs. Just my 2 cents.

[18'stratos]

I had a 15-1/2 foot Astroglass with a 115 Johnson. Hydrofoil was a plus. Better hole shot, no porpising (up and down like a dolphin) and I got better top end speed cause I was able to lift the front of the boat out of the water and run on the pad. That boat would run 55+. That was plenty fast for a small boat. Good luck.

[MsgMills]

I like you had the same problem with a 97 Nitro 700DC with the exact 90 hp motor. I dropped down in prop size and got the hole shot I was after, but lost about 3 mph on top end. But the getting up on plane faster was well worth the lost mph, since I wasn't in no hurry in getting anywhere anyway. Good Luck

[Cajun78]

Yea, I would definitely check the prop and try something different. Also, make sure your weight distribution is balanced in the boat. Try putting a heavier piece of weight (cooler or something) up toward the front as well.

I have a 17'6" Cajun with two casting decks with a 115 Evinrude. i have a great hole shot and get about 46-47mph top end @ 5100 rpm (5500 max). I currently run a 19 inch prop and may be able to turn one with a slightly bigger pitch, but I am at about the optimal balance in my opinion.

It does make a huge difference though how your weight is distributed.

[Bobby Headrick]

I have a 98 Nitro 700lx with the 90 Merc Tracker, I have a four blade Turbo prop on it and it gives me great hole shot, I lost a few mph but I get up on plane a lot quicker and the four also seems to help in rough water some.

[BPenrod]

I would try the hydrafoil, its cheaper than a prop and should help your holeshot and not cost you any top end speed because its out of the water when the boat is up on plane.

[riverrat12]

I've got a 14ft aluminum V with a 15hp Johnson, concrete block in the front and my big but in the back. I just adjust my shad bucket in the middle for a great hole shot..lol sorry guy's I had to...

[thebassman30]

And that's what she said. lol.