Bass Tracker Pro Team 190 TX (Top Speed) Mercury Pro XS 115

2018 Bass Tracker Pro Team 190 TX Running WOT with 1/2 tank of gas and all my fishing gear / tackle, estimated total weight of 1660 lbs, mild wind and a water temp of 88.5°. The 115 motor would only trim to 5600 rpm with this prop (SpitFire X7 4 bladed). Up on plane super fast. I'm happy with this GPS speed of 46.1 mph, handling and control. 18.8 foot with a 92" beam, Awesome! boat and highly recommended. Thanks for watching and please hit the like and subscribe button. Thanks!

[@its---natedogg7526]

Bravo ! You actually gave us every spec we were gunna ask ! Good stuff !

[@thinkingimpaired5663]

I certainly miss being on a boat, especially after seeing such beautiful views on the water.

[@edgardaniels1402]

That answered that question. Thanks boss!!

[@ronniehenson4122]

No problem 👍

[@MultiBaldEagle]

A hydraulic jack plate (or even a manual plate, for that matter) would put up some incredible numbers on this boat.

[@gregmenard4807]

I have the 2023 model like this one, same engine with the spitfire 4 blade 12.70 x 19. Loaded we have 2 ppl, full fuel, live wells topped off and gear for two. Top speed is 46.7 SOG at 5800 rpms. The boat actually handles better fully loaded on my home lake. The speed is plenty fast enough for us. I agree having this prop cut down to 12.60 would get more rpm and possibly more top speed. As I mentioned above, 46.7 mph is fast enough for Lake Lanier in Ga.

[@ronniehenson4122]

Right on

[@jodyburleigh2760]

As a merc boat engine tech yes, it needs to go down in pitch to keep from dogging the engine……in some circumstances you can over heat a cylinder and cause major mechanical failure( burnt valve,burnt piston)

[@ronniehenson4122]

This is what the technician at Mercury recommended for this application. I just didn't have it trimmed up all the way because it is still under 10 break in time. I'm now running 55 rps and running 47.5 mph. The factory was 23P and this one is 19P

[@brianpeter7139]

Your factory speedo looks like it's actually pretty accurate. If your tach is too, then it looks like you have about another 1000 RPM to play with. You could try dropping some prop pitch to get it closer to the max rated 6300 rpm and see if that gives you another ~2 mph or so.

[@ronniehenson4122]

Thanks!

[@fortress66]

i was to say the same thing!

[@arkadiusznowak6480]

209 / 5 000 Wyniki tłumaczenia Hello. What's the color of the bottom? Black or gray? I also have a question because there is no CT marking on the motor housing above the FOURSTROKE inscription? Are there any differences when the engine has this marking and gray bottom?

[@ronniehenson4122]

Gray bottom, This is the Pro XS which has 126 hp and the CT only has 120

[@kongsam637]

Sorry, I forget to mention, at 30pmh at less then 5000 rpm. After resting the engine for an hour or so, with WOT it can reach 35-38 mph at 5500 rpm again. Is it the thermostat problem?

[@ronniehenson4122]

Sounds like it

[@niceguydmm]

I would think you would get more speed. I have a 2020 V17 Pro v-175 and it weighs 500lbs more with a 115 merc. I'm getting 42 GPS speed at 5200rpm. The dash speedo lies. I did change my prop and was getting 38 before. Boat had a 17 and went to a 19 3 blade.

[@albertsmith792]

Did you move the motor up to the 3rd hole? I have the same rig and I'm getting 50 GPS with a 19p 4 blades quicksilver nemesis prop. This is with a half tank of fuel and a tournament load of equipment. You might have to tinker with it because you should be getting more speed than that out of your boat.

[@ronniehenson4122]

Top hole

[@sonnyhoang209]

Hello albert i have a 2022 190tx with a 115pro xs are you on the 3rd hole? Im planning on doing that and wss wondering how is it going for you?

[@sonnyhoang209]

Hello albert i have a 2022 190tx with a 115pro xs are you on the 3rd hole? Im planning on doing that and wss wondering how is it going for you?

[@albertsmith792]

@@sonnyhoang209 I am currently in the 3rd hole. I have the aluminum quicksilver nemesis prop which is the same as the spitfire prop. It is a good prop and will say it outperformed other four blade props of the same size. Why I have no idea. That being said I will say the prop will still break loose at higher speeds when cornering. Out of the hole it is much better than the 3 bladed props and it is night and day between the 2. Also I like how high the boat rides with this set up. That being said I can achieve 50 on the Garmin gps which is not bad for a tin can, lol. I have talked to others at the ramp that have the same boat who have gone with the Mercury X7 and say they love it and are getting 3 to 4 mph more than me. Then the fastest setup I heard was from a guy running his boat in the 2nd hole with a 20p laser 2. He said he was getting 55-56 mph. For the price difference I didn't find it worth the money for 3 to 4 mph. If I wanted to go fast I would have bought a fiberglass rocket ship just like I bought a cruiser instead of a sports bike. The versatility of this boat and durability have been amazing and I get a lot of places those other boats cannot. Good choice on boat and I will tell you I have had mine since 2017 and she has been rock solid. Hope this helps and tight lines.

[@albertsmith792]

@@sonnyhoang209 before I forget. On the boats speedometer, which is way off by the way. When tuning your boat based on the prop I was hitting 55 to 56 mph on the boat speedometer when achieving top speed and the rpm gauge is most likely way off as well. I am achieving the 6300 rpm on the boat rpm gauge wot. The thing is the boat seems like it has more and I would continue to trim it up. When you get to where the boat is about to break loose the boat is riding high and motor is making a very distinct sound. This is when I am achieving top speed. The boat will feel extremely light in the steering wheel but so stable and there is never any chine walking or corrective steering needed. Lastly when you start changing your own oil there are 2 oils they say you can use. 10w30 and 25w40. I decided to try the 25w40 and I feel like it makes the motor feel bogged down. Now the manufacturer calls for either which I think is weird but I know my boat and I know it doesn't feel the same. Im going back to a lighter weight oil.

[@richardf9137]

P F Flyer right there!!

[@ronniehenson4122]

LOL!

[@awbassfishing3955]

Do you have the standard 2.07:1 lower unit or the command thrust 2.38:1 lower unit?

[@ronniehenson4122]

2:38

[@JonathanDPoyner]

Is this the 12.7 x 19 ? thanks

[@ronniehenson4122]

Yes sir!

[@kongsam637]

What size prop can I use to reach the 6000 rpm?

[@ronniehenson4122]

3 blade 19P

[@mikedimatteo3480]

how was handling at WOT 5600 RPM and turns

[@ronniehenson4122]

Turns are very tight and fast without skipping. The TX190 at WOT was very smooth and had a very enjoyable ride. It now backs up like going forward.

[@kongsam637]

Hi, I have a 2018 190 TX with a Mercury 115hp EFI 2,1L. I am running with a 13" x 19 Pitch prop. In the beginning with WOT I can reach 5500 rpm 42 mph. loaded with fishing gear and ice boxes. I don't know what happens, now after 1/2 hour on the water, the speed drop from 4mph, to 30 mph then 20 mph. I service the engine every year. Change engine, gear oil and water pump impeller. Please can anyone help?

[@ronniehenson4122]

Sounds like a fuel problem to me

[@kongsam637]

Thank you Ronnie, I will certainly bring it to the mechanic to check this out.

[@Qbhoy79]

You are needing to let that amazing engines get some more rpms. Need to be up around or over 6000 rpm. They are rated to about 6300. Even the normal 115 is at its best around 5900-6000.

[@ronniehenson4122]

Yes Yes, you're right and now I'm able to get 47.6 mph @ 5900 rpms The motor only had 9-10 hours on it and I didn't want to hurt anything so didn't trim it out all the way. This is one bad ass motor .................js!

[@sycodad4483]

I have a 2021 190 tx. Stock prop dead calm I can get 52 mph

[@wesleyhall2719]

what prop was stock on your boat? I can't make up my mind on a 19p or 21p.

[@joeparker7508]

And that why market place is full of 190 4sale

[@ronniehenson4122]

Haters gonna hate! LOL

[@willvankirk7035]

Trim up... you should hit 50. Move it up to the third hole should get 52 or 53.

[@tnbackroads]

If his is like my 2021 190TX, you can’t trim it up far without the prop cavitating. I can’t even hit 6000 rpm with mine. 115 ProXS four stroke with factory prop. As you start trimming it to raise the bow, it starts cavitating.

[@MultiBaldEagle]

@@tnbackroads A hydraulic jack plate is a wonderful invention. Just saying

[@tnbackroads]

@@MultiBaldEagle It's also a warranty void on the hull as per Tracker. Just sayin.

[@MultiBaldEagle]

@@tnbackroads OK, I wasn't aware of that. A jack plate would definitely help the overall performance of the boat.

[@MultiBaldEagle]

But in all honesty, 5500 and 46mph with a mod V aluminum hull should be satisfactory for most anyone.

[@mbrewer69]

I float a 2008 PT190 with 90hp2 stroke, 19P, 3 blade prop. With the boat empty and just me in it, I get about 51 mph. No jackplate. Loaded, I get about 47 mph, and that's with 2 or 3 people in it and gear

[@ronniehenson4122]

With a 4 bladed prop you will lose some top end but, the hole shot and handling is way better over all in my opinion

[@benwhite3017]

What hole are you in. I have the same boat/motor and I get 41 loaded or unloaded

[@mbrewer69]

@benwhite3017 bolts are in the top hole. I weigh 230, my brother 220, and my better half 130, with gear, 45 mph all day. I can put it on the river without gear and by myself and get 50mph on calm water, 43-47 on choppy or windy water. I can turn 6200 rpm on a good day. Obviously, I rarely run like that, but it will do it. I take care of this motor better than I do myself. It's all in how it's been taken care of. I would eat dinner off of my motor. I don't know, I know another guy that I fish with, and I can outrun him, same boat. Timing advance might be a small part of it. There are a number of things you can do to put some pep in its step, but you just have to be smarter than than the next guy.

[@brianchatigny6167]

I would be more concerned with my alternator gauge not working.

[@ronniehenson4122]

Just a loose connection FIXED!

[@bobbyrobbins9816]

A 200 hp would make the boat run better

[@ronniehenson4122]

LOL! Yup............

[@conservativeopinion]

Lift the motor up.

[@ronniehenson4122]

New motor and was still in the break in stage just being careful not to over rev it.

[@joshfeister6566]

New boat and gauges are trash I’d be pissed