Rooster Tail ????
 

I am rookie in this sport and I was wondering if anyone can help me out. I have a 27 Daytona with 525 merc and sportmaster shortie drive. I have a 4 blade 28 pitch prop. How can I get a rooster tail; Do I have to change the drive or the prop???? Thanks :cool:

Re: Rooster Tail ????
 

Welcome to the eliminator family! What kind of speeds and rpm are you getting?

Re: Rooster Tail ????
 

I am getting 87mph at 5200rpm. I think I am changing to a 30 lab finished. Should put me at 90. :evilb:

Re: Rooster Tail ????
 

labbing the 28 may work. rev limit is at 5450 rpm. What gears are you using?

Re: Rooster Tail ????
 

Sorry, I am a little embarrassed but I dont know what gears I am running. I do know I am running a sportmaster drive (shortie). I am still in breaking so maybe after breaking in I will hit max rpm. I am trying out soon a Lab finished 30 so hopefully that will help. Thanks

Re: Rooster Tail ????
 

Put the tabs down, trim up the drive to about 50% or so and it should work.

Re: Rooster Tail ????
 

The gear ratio should be on a sticker on the side of the drive.

Re: Rooster Tail ????
 

NO TABS ON CATS MORON
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Re: Rooster Tail ????
 

I dont have a tab on mine but there is cats that have a center tab.

Re: Rooster Tail ????
 

Rooster tails are a due to the drive height/prop style. On my 25, its due to the black hawk drive being mounted way up there. more prop out of the water than in. click signature link to see what I mean. Trimming for a tail is a waste of power and hard on the drive train. don't do it.