New 2006 Optimax 225 sluggish?

[Tennessee Pulsare]

I could use some advice or input please. My new 225 Opti seems to me to hesitate just a little out of the hole (seems to "struggle") for about 3-5 seconds before really taking off. Now that is true even when pulling no skier. But it is really a problem when trying to pull a big skier, like me! Help....is this normal behavior for an Opti behind a 2100 Pulsare BR?

[Tennessee Pulsare]

I could use some advice or input please. My new 225 Opti seems to me to hesitate just a little out of the hole (seems to "struggle") for about 3-5 seconds before really taking off. Now that is true even when pulling no skier. But it is really a problem when trying to pull a big skier, like me! Help....is this normal behavior for an Opti behind a 2100 Pulsare BR?

[bostoncan]

What Prop are you running ? I have a 25p Merc Tempest with the vent holes open , no problems on my 21' spectra

[Tennessee Pulsare]

Im running a 25 pitch 4 blade turbo 2+2 from Precision Propeller in Indianapolis.

[jgreen]

I would look for a 3 blade prop with the plugs out, a tempest would probobly be a good one.

[jkeiper]

I wouldn't change anything till it's broke in. They don't really come alive till then.

Jim

[Mark]

Is the engine hesitating or is the prop lacking holeshot? If the prop does not have vent holes, you can create ventilation by puttig a spacer between the thust washer and the prop. 1/8" will make a huge difference in your holeshot.

[Mark]

BTW, You can make the spacers by buying 3/4" SS washers and drilling the out to 1". 1" washers are too big on the shaft. Almost all big boats with high pitch props need some ventilation to get them to spool up on holeshot, that's why Merc props all have pvc plugs.

[Tennessee Pulsare]

Thanks Mark. As soon as I get past the five hour break in Ill add that spacer and see how she jumps. Thanks again to all who have helped. Coop

[Blizz]

You probably shouldn't be lugging down the motor to much with skiers a whatnot until your breakin is done