Mogan Master Posted April 30, 2018 Report Share Posted April 30, 2018 After running an IBW Morada 22 for the past two years, I'm back in my happy place with an HPX-V. My previous HPX-V was a 2013 build that included a 115xs. The new (to me) HPX-V is a 2014 with a 150SHO. I'm happy to be back in the MBG family and look forward to participating in the forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whichwaysup Posted April 30, 2018 Report Share Posted April 30, 2018 Congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mogan Master Posted April 30, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 30, 2018 15 minutes ago, whichwaysup said: Congrats! Thank you, sir! I enjoyed the Morada but the HPX allows me to fish the areas I prefer year round no matter the tide. And that's muy importante...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JnamJnam Posted May 1, 2018 Report Share Posted May 1, 2018 Awesome! I saw that boat at Fort Myers Marine. Knew it wouldn't last long! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanaflatsfish Posted May 1, 2018 Report Share Posted May 1, 2018 20 hours ago, Mogan Master said: HPX-V is a 2014 with a 150SHO. what numbers are you doing with the 150? Prop? It has to be a smoker at the top end? dc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mogan Master Posted May 2, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2018 8 hours ago, Wanaflatsfish said: what numbers are you doing with the 150? Prop? It has to be a smoker at the top end? dc I'm traveling for work and will report back after the weekend. I have a few different props to try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mogan Master Posted May 2, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2018 13 hours ago, JnamJnam said: Awesome! I saw that boat at Fort Myers Marine. Knew it wouldn't last long! I agree. Truthfully I was not in the market, but just couldn't pass it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mogan Master Posted May 5, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2018 Splash down Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whichwaysup Posted May 5, 2018 Report Share Posted May 5, 2018 Awesome pics!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nag Juice Posted May 5, 2018 Report Share Posted May 5, 2018 I really like that boat!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mogan Master Posted May 5, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2018 On 5/1/2018 at 12:31 PM, Wanaflatsfish said: what numbers are you doing with the 150? Prop? It has to be a smoker at the top end? dc #'s from yesterday, and I will update within a week after I spin a bravo and trophy 21p 4 blade props I have along with a 3 blade that came with the purchase. Conditions: 10-15 mph winds Prop Merc Tempest + 23p (avg condition w/ 150hrs + on it) Speed: 55mph @ 5200 rpms Factors: topped off fuel tank, 2 passengers (<300lbs combined), 65qt cooler with drinks and ice, empty livewell, 2 rods and extra light gear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanaflatsfish Posted May 6, 2018 Report Share Posted May 6, 2018 18 hours ago, Mogan Master said: Speed: 55mph @ 5200 rpms Seems like a bit low on the RPMs'....my F150 had revlimter at 6200.... With that much pitch, how was hole shot? I'd suspect you want to go down quite a bit on the pitch for a better hole shot? dc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JEM Posted May 6, 2018 Report Share Posted May 6, 2018 At only 5200 rpm’s, it probably is not even making it’s rated HP! I think the general rule is 1 inch of pitch for every 200 rpm’s. Sounds like you need at LEAST 2 inches less pitch, and 3 inches sounds more better! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dabear Posted June 10, 2018 Report Share Posted June 10, 2018 Try a yamaha pro series M-23 . That thing should turn the 23 pitch yamaha proseries 5900 to 6100 RPM . It may be worth your time to try and find one to test . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geeviam Posted June 10, 2018 Report Share Posted June 10, 2018 On 5/5/2018 at 2:03 PM, Mogan Master said: #'s from yesterday, and I will update within a week after I spin a bravo and trophy 21p 4 blade props I have along with a 3 blade that came with the purchase. Conditions: 10-15 mph winds Prop Merc Tempest + 23p (avg condition w/ 150hrs + on it) Speed: 55mph @ 5200 rpms Factors: topped off fuel tank, 2 passengers (<300lbs combined), 65qt cooler with drinks and ice, empty livewell, 2 rods and extra light gear. From what I have read about the HPX-V 18, mounting the 150 SHO in the second bolt hole from the top makes a "night and day" difference on performance. Here's a link to a previous thread on the same subject that should be helpful: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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