My TR-185 performance

[drfish]

You're probably a little low with your engine.  3-3.5 in below pad is where most tr 185-86's run.  The 23" Tempest is the correct prop.  Look for 54-5500 rpm and don't let your h2o pressure drop below 12psi.  You should see about 59-60 with a killer holeshot.

[spetro]

BK...you're going to blow the darn thing up.  Stop screwing around with it. 56 MPH for a 150 with gear and 3/4 tank plus livewells is right where you need to be.  You start raising the engine and sucking air, you'll be hating life. JMHO.

Remember I've owned a tr 21 with 80+ happening.  Trust me on this.  Live long and prosper

[Bassinkorea]

Update,
So far I have not adjusted the jack plate at all, as I first want to install a water pressure gauge. I have just bought the gauge but have yet to get it installed.

In my last weekend tournament I knew I was not going to run very far from the ramp so I only had a little over a 1/4 tank of gas. There was little to no wind or current and the water was flat calm. I was by myself with the livewell empty, but I had A LOT of fishing gear in the boat.

Playing with the trim I was able to hit 58mph but the revs were still only at 5,200rpm. That's 2 mph higher than previously with no real changes to the boat.

[bassintime]

BK pull your prop & make sure your hub is in good shape. No cracks or spots that look like it spun. Could be the little things. Just a thought.

[BOURBON83]

I have the same boat that i just purchased recently. It has a 150 xr6 on it, but from all the research I did and read. 99 percent of the people with this boat with a 150 run a 23p tempest. That is what I have on mine and it speedo's at 62 and gps's at 64. 2 guys int the boat full tank of gas and fishing gear. It has jack plate and dual hydraulic steering. I start to get a slight bit of chine walk when I get over 60. But it isnt anything crazy and hardly noticeable. Low to mid 60's are what guys are getting out of these from everywhere I have read.

[BOURBON83]

I'm sorry mine is a tr-186 limited edition , but basically the same exact boat I think.

[Bassinkorea]

What revs are you getting at those speeds?

[BOURBON83]

I will check this weekend if i get a chance. It is supposed to be nasty weather heading our way though. But I will check and write it down next time I go.

[BOURBON83]

HERE IS SOMETHING I FOUND FOR THE TR 186 SETUP. IDK IF IT IS THE SAME FOR THE TR 185. i WOULD THINK SO NOT THAT MUCH DIFFERENCE IN BOAT I DONT THINK.



TR-186

Motor   Height over transom   Prop
175 Merc EFI   4.75" to 5.5"   24 or 25 Tempest
175 Yamaha   5" to 6.25"   25 Yamaha ProSeries
175 OMC Ficht
or Carb   4.5" to 5.5"   24 Raker or 25 Renegade
150 Merc EFI/XR6   3rd hole down   24 Trophy
150 OMC Ficht
or Carb   -   23 Renegade or 24 Raker
150 Yamaha   -   25 Yamaha ProSeries
115 Merc   3rd hole down   22 Laser II
115 OMC Ficht
or Carb   -   21 or 22 Raker

[Bassinkorea]

Good info, thanks!!

[BOURBON83]

IF YOU GO TO BBC BOARDS THEY HAVE A SECTION THAT HAS OWNERS SETUPS AND WHAT THEY ARE GETTING.

HERE IS A COUPLE. IF YOU LOOK THROUGH THEM YOU WILL SEE JACK PLATE AND 23 PITCH WORKS BEST. HOPE THIS HELPS. LOOKS LIKE RAISING THE MOTOR IS ALSO A BIG DEAL. AND FROM WHAT I UNDERSTAND IT DETERMINES WHERE YOU ARE IN ALTITUDE ON HOW WELL YOUR BOAT WILL RUN ALSO. LUCKILY MINE WAS ALREADY ALL SETUP WITH THE JACK PLATE, PROP, HOTFOOT AND HYDRAULIC STEERING SO I HAVENT PERSONALLY HAD TO ADJUST ANY OF THIS STUFF. BUT LOOKED ALOT OF IT UP BEFORE BUYING SO I KNEW WHAT TO LOOK FOR UNTILL I FOUND ONE THAT ALREADY HAD ALL THE STUFF OR ALMOST ALL THE STUFF TO RUN AT WHAT THEY SAY THESE BOATS WILL RUN AT. LET ME KNOW WHAT YOU COME UP WITH.

02 Triton TR185
06 150 Merc
            Optimax   24 Tempest Plus, 6" Detwiler manual, Lowrance LMS 332c, X135, MinnKota Maxxum Pro 80#. Propshaft is 2" below the pad. 62 mph @ 5450 rpm (gps). "Awesome boat, initially had bad chinewalk at 60+ but raised the motor another 1/8 inch and cured it. Love the boat."    Dan - MN


05 Triton TR186
05 150 Merc XR6   21 Trophy, 6" T&H Pro Hi Jacker XP, Lowrance X67C, X52, Eagle Intellimap GPS, Motorguide Tour Edition 71#. Prop is 4 3/4" below the pad. 57 mph @ 5500 rpm (gps). "Galvanized trailer. Need a 23 Tempest prop. Boat handles great."    Cnealfishin - AR

05 Triton TR186
05 150 Merc   23 Tempest Plus, Lowrance X125, X96, MinnKota TM.
59.3 mph @ 5300 rpm (gps).

04 Triton TR186   24" Tempest Plus, 6" TH Marine jackplate, Humminbird 997si,    Abyss - OH
04 150 Merc EFI   Lowrance LMS 522C, Motorguide Tour. Propshaft is 3" below   
   the pad. 61 mph @ 5100 rpm (gps).

07 Triton TR186   24" Tempest Plus, 6" T&H, MinnKota TM. Motor is 5.5" above    Griff186 - SC
07 150 Merc   the transom. 62 mph @ 5250 rpm (gps). "Just wondering if    
   anyone has any suggestions on how to get more speed?"   

08 Triton TR186   23" Tempest Plus, Lowrance X135, Eagle 480, Motorguide    Tmstrick - AL
08 150 Merc EFI   Tournament Pro 70.  60 mph @ 5200 rpm (gps).   
   "8 inch jackplate soon."

06 Triton TR186LE   24" Trophy Plus, 6" TH Marine, Lowrance 102X's (2),    TritonAL 186 - FL
06 150 Merc   MinnKota 80# Pro US. Propshaft is 2.75" below the pad.   
   63.0 mph @ 5600 rpm (gps).

05 Triton TR186   23" Tempest, Lowrance X52, X53, Motorguide TM.    Triton Rzrbak - NC
05 150 Merc   64 mph @ 5500 rpm (gps).   

05 Triton TR-186   23" Tempest, Lowrance X51's (2), MinnKota Maxxum 65/SC.    Dale - MO
05 150 Merc XR6   58 mph @ 5500 rpm (speedo). "Just bought the boat in April     PHOTO       PHOTO
   2005. This was my first new bass boat purchase. I absolutely   
   love it. I would like to upgrade the console electronics and add   
   a jackplate and hot foot, but other than that, the rig is perfect   
   for me!  I am still learning about how to set-up for maximum   
   performance and still getting used to the handling, but this is a    
   very comfortable boat for its size."

[BOURBON83]

http://www.bassboatcentral.com/triton3.htm

HERE IS A LINK.