StrokeBail
Cadet
- Joined
- Aug 30, 2016
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So I bought a new Tracker Grizzly 1648 MVX SC w/ 30hp Merc 4 stroke. No RPM or GPS speed yet (no tach) but it def. is not planing and motor seems to be lugging, not in the sweet spot after minutes of WOT. Loaded with 240 lbs of me and maybe 150 of cooler, anchor, tackle, tools etc. Running at around 5500 ft altitude. Stock prop on the motor (boat and motor were new, 2014, less than 50 hrs so far) is an 11 pitch. Local marine dealer is unsure if I need to go to a 12 or smaller. Hole shot is OK I guess, just feels like starting a car in 2nd gear; not like 2 strokers I have used in the past. Asking too much of this boat/motor combo or might a 9p prop help? (my ignorant guess). I know I need WOT RPM (motor WOT RPM is 5250-6250 per spec sheet) but getting info on a tach is tough. Got one answer here (Thanks Silvertip) so far. Bass Pro and Tracker Marine not helpful. Any thoughts?