Re: 2005 Suntracker 25 Partybarge Speed
I think the key here is the "stuff" on the prop. It is a safe assumption that if you've got stuff on the prop you also have it on the tubes which will slow you down considerably. Clean the tubes when you pull it out and it will pick up some speed.
Jeep man, don't get me wrong, I love Tracker boats and would never hesitate to own another one. Having said that I have to say that my 1998 20 footer and my buddies identical boat were both fixed at about 4 years old for leaky logs. The dealer who did the repairs blamed the dealer who sold the boats for setting them up on the trailers wrong. However it happened they got cracked welds and leaked. We were treated very well by Tracker Inc., who found us a nearby dealer to fix the boats after the original dealer dropped the Tracker line to pick up a go-fast line, and by the new dealer who fixed both boats quickly and completely. Both boats are still in service and not leaking today.
I also agree that no 25 footer is running high 30 MPHs without a peformance package hull and more than 115 of HP.
somoney, I think your boat will hit mid 20's with that prop and clean logs. If you clean the logs and the RPM's climb any at all you can probably go to a 15p prop and gain a couple MPH. I always try to keep my motor propped to the high side of 5500 with a full load. My max recommended RPM is 5500. If I read everything right you are at 5700 with a full load and dirty logs. If any of that changes you can add some pitch, keep the RPMs you need and maybe gain some MPH. I notice you have an opti and I don't know the rpm range for it, keep to the high side of the recommended range when all is said and done.
PS I love those DI 2 strokes, you get the best of 3 worlds, fuel injection efficiency and 2 stroke power in a lighter package. Good luck and with clean logs I don't think you are far from where you want to be.