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Prop Setup & Performance Chart
By: Todd Morgan


Triton Setup Disclaimer!! All boats are not loaded or driven equally. What works for one may not work for another, even empty with the same size engine, prop and driver! These figures are starting points and some are proven finishing points for setup. It is just as important to be sure the throttle is adjusted properly as it is to have the right prop. Sloppy rigging plays an important role in unsatisfactory performance and dissatisfied customers.




Chinewalk: Triton is a boat that responds favorably to higher engine settings. Many dealers install the engine in the first hole that lines up and in many cases the owner is not aware of adjustments that can be made. Once it has been determined that the engine is in a relatively accurate height range you can begin getting a feel for the boat. The leading cause of initial uncontrollable chine is over trimming the engine. It is very important to master each setting of engine trim before trimming further. Your Triton hull is very efficient and does not require an extremely high angle of attack to achieve it maximum potential.

Beware of the pre Y2K Merc 3.0-Liter water pressure during setup! The added water ports on the lower unit keep from lifting the Opti 3.0 to a maximum height. Although the 200 EFI and Opti are both the same HP they are totally different engine/lower unit combos and height info is not readily exchanged between them. The Y2K 3.0 models have the low water intakes in the front of the housing that help control intake venting. Torquemaster style "scoops" will cure all low water volume woes without resorting to a lift and speed robbing nosecone.

Because of the limited time the 250's have been out I have minimal setup knowledge of them. Remember that the 200 Optimax, 225 EFI and Optimax, the 250XB and the 300 Pro Max are all based on the 3.0 Merc.
These in mind, setup the 250 XB as you would the 225 EFI but you may need to add pitch. Since the Redline is higher on the XB the same setup should work as the 225 EFI.

The smaller Tritons, 170 Premier, TR-17, 180 Premier and the TR-18 can be difficult to dial in. Tournament load is much more crucial in the smaller hull/motor combinations. The Laser II props work well on Merc
and Yam powered 17's. The 18' Premier and TR-18 do better with the larger diameter Renegade, Raker,
Tempest and Trophy setups.

Where jackplates are concerned, I like the 8" plate for all around use on the 19, 20 and 21. I think the 6" plate is the right stuff on the 186 and all other rigs where a great load is usually carried...like a heavy TR22.
The 10" plates should be reserved for high HP, light load rigs that desire the most topend speed.

I can be reached at "bigbadbullet@aol.com" if you have any questions.

TR-22PD

300X Merc 5.5" to 6" over the transom. 26 Tempest

300 Pro Max 5.5" to 6" over the transom. 27 Tempest
250 Pro XB 5.5" to 6" over the transom. 26 Tempest
250 Yamaha 6" to 7" over with a 27 PS Yamaha
225 EFI Merc 5.25" over w/25 Trophy
225 OPTIMAX 5.25" over w/24 or 25 Trophy depending on load
225 HO 6" over with a 26 Raker or 25 Renegade
225 FICHT 5.5"to 6" over with a 25 Renegade
225 Yamaha 5.25" to 6.25" over with a 25 PS Yamaha


TR-21PD

250 Merc Pro XB 6" to 7" with a 26 Tempest

250 Yamaha 6" to 7" with a 27 Yamaha PS
225 Merc EFI 5" to 5.5" with a 25 Trophy, 26 Trophy depending on load
225 Merc Optimax same as above.
225 HO 6" over with a 27 Renegade w/ blowout ring
225 HO Lightening GC 6"over with a 26 or 28 Raker
225 FICHT 6" over with a 25 Renegade with blowout ring
225 FICHT Lightening GC 6" over with a 26 Raker possibly 25 Renegade
3.1 Yamaha 225 5.75" to 6.5" with a 26 Trophy
200 EFI Merc 5" over 24 Trophy
3.1 Yamaha 200 5.75" to 6.5" with a 25 Trophy
200 OMC 5.5" over with a 25 Renegade w/blowout ring
200 FICHT 5.5" over with 24 Raker or 25 Renegade
175 Merc 5" over w 24 Trophy
175 OMC 4.5"to 5" over 23 Renegade
175 Yamaha 5" to 5.75"over with a 25 Trophy


TR-20PD

225 Merc EFI 5.5" to 6.5" with a 26 or 27 Tempest, 26 Trophy depending on load.

200 Merc EFI or OptiMax 4.5" to 5" over with a 25 Trophy or Tempest (watch Optimax h2o psi)
200 OMC FICHT or Carb 5" to 5.5" over with a 25 Renegade or 26 Raker
3.1 Yamaha 225 6" to 7" with a 27 Yamaha PS
3.1 Yamaha 200 6" to 7" with a 25 Yamaha PS
175 Merc EFI 4.25" to 5" over with a 23 or 24 Trophy
175 Yamaha 4.5" to 5.25"over with a 24 Trophy
175 OMC FICHT or Carb 4.5" to 5" over with a 23 Renegade or 24 Raker
150 Merc EFI-XR6 4.25" to 5" over with a 23 Trophy
150 OMC FICHT or Carb 4.5" to 5" over with a 23 Renegade
150 Yamaha 4.25" to 5"over with a 23 Trophy


TR-19PD

200 Merc EFI or Optimax 5" to 6" over with a 25 Trophy or Tempest

3.1 Yamaha 200 6" to 7" with a 25 Yamaha PS
200 OMC FICHT or Carb 5.5" to 6.25" over with a 25 Renegade or 26 Raker
175 Merc EFI 4.75" to 5.5" over with a 24 Trophy
175 OMC FICHT or Carb 4.5" to 5" over with a 24 Raker, 25 renegade
175 Yamaha 4.5" to 5.25"over with a 24 Trophy or 25 Tempest
150 Merc EFI-XR6 4.25" to 5" over with a 23 Trophy
150 OMC FICHT or Carb 4.5" to 5" over with a 23 Renegade
150 Yamaha 4.25" to 5"over with a 23 Trophy


TR-186

175 Merc EFI 4.75" to 5.5" over with a 24 or 25 Tempest

175 Yamaha 5" to 6.25"over with a 25 Yamaha PS
175 OMC FICHT or Carb 4.5" to 5.5" over with a 24 Raker, 25 renegade
150 Merc EFI-XR6 3rd hole down 24 Trophy
150 OMC FICHT or Carb 23 Renegade, 24 Raker
150 Yamaha 24 Trophy, 25 Pro Yam
115 Merc 3rd hole down 22 Laser II
115 OMC FICHT or Carb 21 or 22 Raker


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