Performance Tips for a 2003 NX882 DC?

[waterhazard]

Hi everyone,

I have a 2003 NX 882 DC (Dual Console) with a 150XR6 Merc.     It has the standard non adjustable jackplate (slidemaster - that doesnt slide).   Here are some particulars

1)  Motor is set on top holes of both the motor bracket and the plate
2)  Using a Tempest Plus 23P  (i don't know what size exhaust plugs, but they are in there)
3)  i added a couple of washers to the trim pads to extend the trim range a bit - it helped.
4)  It wil do about 62 mph (GPS) with no wind and relative calm - me and a light load, 1/4 tank of fuel.
5)  RPM's in 70 degree water is around 5700 - but with warmer water they go down a bit.

Any ideas on how i can squeeze a few more mph out of her?

I have heard it is all about prop to pad measures but I am concerned that as the water is cold it will over rev.

Thoughts comments?

[Ron Fogelson]

Man it sounds like you have it tuned in as it is.   

Hi everyone,

I have a 2003 NX 882 DC (Dual Console) with a 150XR6 Merc.     It has the standard non adjustable jackplate (slidemaster - that doesnt slide).   Here are some particulars

1)  Motor is set on top holes of both the motor bracket and the plate
2)  Using a Tempest Plus 23P  (i don't know what size exhaust plugs, but they are in there)
3)  i added a couple of washers to the trim pads to extend the trim range a bit - it helped.
4)  It wil do about 62 mph (GPS) with no wind and relative calm - me and a light load, 1/4 tank of fuel.
5)  RPM's in 70 degree water is around 5700 - but with warmer water they go down a bit.

Any ideas on how i can squeeze a few more mph out of her?

I have heard it is all about prop to pad measures but I am concerned that as the water is cold it will over rev.

Thoughts comments?

[waterhazard]

Thanks Fogy!   It does run good but it just feels like I can get more out of it especially in warm water.    I just installed the GPS a few days ago and havent had it clocked with GPS in anything over 70 degrees water temp.    I know it runs a whole lot more RPMS when the water is in the high 50's.    It was running almost 6000 then and that is probably about 200 too high.    However, when in warm mater I don't think I can get it over 5500-5600 and that is too low.   

I guess if I would come off the dime and put an adjustable jackplate on it I would be all set - but I am too cheap.

[Ron Fogelson]

I agree that a jack plate would probably be your best bet.  Watch e-bay you can get one there for a lot less than the dealership.

Thanks Fogy!   It does run good but it just feels like I can get more out of it especially in warm water.    I just installed the GPS a few days ago and havent had it clocked with GPS in anything over 70 degrees water temp.    I know it runs a whole lot more RPMS when the water is in the high 50's.    It was running almost 6000 then and that is probably about 200 too high.    However, when in warm mater I don't think I can get it over 5500-5600 and that is too low.   

I guess if I would come off the dime and put an adjustable jackplate on it I would be all set - but I am too cheap.