Ranger 185VS

[Bayou Bandit]

Hi guys ,new here but Ive got a question, I have a 05 Ranger 185VS with a 150 Vmax on it w/out jackplate. Until I added my hds units to the boat I thought the boat was running in the low 60's according to GPS speed I'm going 53 to 55 max. This is with a 23p 3 blade prop. I know the boat is rated for 175 and rangers arent speed boats but would I benefit much with a jackplate or should I try a different pitched prop? Any help would be appreciated, thanks

[Donald Garner]

Bayou Bandit,

Welcome to Ultimate Bass.

We're glad your here so pull up a chair and make yourself at home.

I'm not that familar with that line of questioning. 

I'm sure one of the "Ranger Guys" will see your thread and will answer your question.

[dmayers]

Unfortunatly, when the GPS Units came out, it broke a many of mens hearts!
But really I think that boat should run 60ish....not many times when a jackplate hurts, its usually beneficail....