Tweaking My Bass Boat For Speed (Falcon 205 Top Speed)

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4 жыл бұрын

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@Rightupbass 4 жыл бұрын

Man what fun that’s looks.haulin ass

@lrac7751 Жыл бұрын

Kayak fisherman here, running 40lb minn kota I can hit 4.1 just on motor, 5.0 mph if i paddle too. Great video lol

@tysonprice109 Жыл бұрын

I feel great about my 07 Z21. I gps 72

@TheSilverSurfisher 2 жыл бұрын

sombicche was gettin it!😄 Loose those big Fish finder Units/Flaps/Brakes and you'll do 95 mph...lol!😅

@kennethwallace3698 3 жыл бұрын

Very nice video. Gotta say for a boat that was not chine walking you were having to drive it a bit. Thanks for the video!!!

@hunterarnold3577 Жыл бұрын

We got our falcon from bucks island

@texteb Жыл бұрын

Can you please do this same video with your new mercury

@lkeith88 2 жыл бұрын

Got a buddy with a 250 bored to 275 on a 19' blazer and 3 of us plus all our stuff plus full tank of gas were cruising at 74... dual console so wasn't as bad on my side but the guy in the middle was taking a beating lol

@thomasarmistead9603 3 жыл бұрын

Falcon pay this man. I want one

@buckcreekoutdoors9796 2 жыл бұрын

Brian your definitely one of the best. And most informational fisherman out there!

@brandonscott8236 3 жыл бұрын

Brian, you have helped jump into full throttle fishing! Your videos are very informative and just down to earth! You are great Fisherman, great dad, husband....etc. You bring the fun to fishing! Enjoy brother! You have earned it!

@goo4931 4 жыл бұрын

U know you made it when your boats better than your car

@deediddy 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks man. Great video on driving a boat. I bought my first bass boat a couple years ago. Just a 38mph tin can, but applying these lessons to that boat will help get me ready for a bigger faster boat. The competitor in me all of a sudden wants to see some bass boat racing. Stay safe out there.

@renograde5394 3 жыл бұрын

I‘m german and baught an Yavelyn Renagade 20 Model 2000 (used) with an Evinride 225 HO. It run about 75 mp/h. At 70 i‘m scared like hell. But in germany you habe no speedlimit in the „Autobahn“ (Highway), but on the Lake you lost your’e licence when speeding over 20mp/h. 🤷🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️. Sorry 4my bad english.

@riccochet704 2 жыл бұрын

F205 one the best riding boats on the water. Hands down. Turns on a dime too. Never skips. I was thoroughly impressed.

@huntervang9441 3 жыл бұрын

Zoooooom

@bradleyhavard8955 4 жыл бұрын

I live around Shreveport LA where the make them and have a good friend who works for powertech sales and tunning. I sent this video to him too show all the workers. Keep it safe.

@ZoneTelevision Жыл бұрын

Wondering how these boats would fair in Coastal duties

@sevenbrick07 4 жыл бұрын

Wow. Absolutely flying! Very cool and informative

@Pitchpullin5 4 жыл бұрын

@ 9:49 those pesky water bottle, always flying out.

@tred9951 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve had 2 people full load in my Stratos 294 pro xl evinrude etec 200 HO 69mph I let out of it had more I just chickened out it was smooth like glass😜

@BrianLatimerFishing 2 жыл бұрын

You chickened out at 69mph 🤣?

@tred9951 2 жыл бұрын

Not really my partner chickened out 19 1/2 ft he thought that was too fast I’m sure I can get in the 70’s just not many lakes around me to do that in north Louisiana them cypress trees get blurry at that speed 🤪

@jasonstanley5818 3 жыл бұрын

Dang B-lat, please don’t lump us ski boat drivers in with the jets ski drivers! Cool video though.

@elitebassin8988 4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely love your vids man my dad and I watch u all the time and we finally fished our first tournament yesterday

@gzzacordeon 4 жыл бұрын

Nice, how did it go for yall? I have never fished a tournament I dont have a boat, but I hope I can change that soon.

@jarethbetts6002 4 жыл бұрын

Love my 2018 falcon 205

@LindustriesOutdoors 4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely CRUISING

@johnHanslick 4 жыл бұрын

B. Latt is flying.......... Love it

@powertechpropellers3858 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome video!! We are happy to hear this worked out for you so well!!

@chrisp2876 4 жыл бұрын

5:51 great camera angle. Really lets us feel how fast you're moving. My old bass boat only does 40 and it feels pretty quick, but this looks pretty crazy!

@emerytwyman5951 4 жыл бұрын

Man that is dope!!

@holypokey47 4 жыл бұрын

That camera angle from the back looking forward is awesome. That boats a little out of my league. I’ll have to stick to my old ass nitro and live vicariously through y’all big dogs.

@JoseMartinez-dq4km 4 жыл бұрын

That thing is beautiful

@ivancordova3394 4 жыл бұрын

WOW! Mind blown.

@fischerbarber3728 4 жыл бұрын

RIP that water bottle @ 9:47

@samueldarracott2577 4 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂

@flyguysniper2206 3 жыл бұрын

ive hit 85 mph in my 95’ Bullet 20XD

@MrArcher51 4 жыл бұрын

thats some dope footage b-lat, taking it to the next level good stuff!

@toddduncan4071 3 жыл бұрын

Im mid 60's in a 94 Stratos 285 pro elite dual console, loaded and full tanks with a 25p Renegade 4 blade on a 98 Johnson 175. I just raised it a quarter inch on an old manual jackplate to 3.5" it was at 3.75 so we'll see what that does! I can't believe how much new boats cost, it's insane so im gonna run this one as long as I can. I'm not a tournament guy just a weekend fisherman really enjoy and appreciate your content B Lat

@austinsoutdoors6724 4 жыл бұрын

O my. Give is the back camera view looking towards the bow at a tournament blast off! I dont think people know how gnarly it gets!

@Smalltechguy 4 жыл бұрын

AWESOME RIDE...Got that rooster tail flying at 09:35...That boat doesn't even pop up when you hit a wake...nice

@davidharris4030 4 жыл бұрын

I bought a Yamaha. 2003 HPDI -175hp brand new and fish 1-3 times a week . I’ve never had any major problems. It’s a 17 year old motor and it’s been a gem!!! Thanks B-lat for the content!!!!

@DubH46 4 жыл бұрын

I've only told you 100 times, but that boat is gorgeous!! Hope you and the family is well!

@BrianLatimerFishing 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@af4od02 4 жыл бұрын

The fastest I have ever been in a bass boat was 78.2 in a BassCat Eyra with a Mercury Pro XS 250. I was a Coangler riding with the pro with a full load, except no water in live well. This was several years ago running south in the canal between Lake Toho and Kissimmee. There may have been some current aiding this speed. It was a smooth running boat.

@BrianLatimerFishing 4 жыл бұрын

And they’re half the size of my boat!

@thilltony3362 2 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed the vid. When you find the "magic" prop for your rig, it's amazing. You will get faster holeshot AND the fastest top speed. Gotta love it. Just sold my Javelin Renegade 20 with a 200 Venom. It ran 68 all day as factory rigged with no jackplate or prop swap. Could have tweaked out a few more MPH, but it was such a solid ride that I didn't want to change anything. Love watching your vids and success!

@txbassfan1 4 жыл бұрын

Incredible video Brian!!!

@christophersmith9162 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome... good info...

@cartyjames7753 4 жыл бұрын

Damn that thang turns on a dime!!! WOW!!!

@Mjones8383 4 жыл бұрын

Falcon 205 is my dream boat

@maf1077 4 жыл бұрын

My man was gettin it!!

@tomfisher47 3 жыл бұрын

Nice boat brother love your big screens for the depth finders

@palmerswei1572 4 жыл бұрын

Wooo hooo!😀😀😀I love that boat.

@thomasjay1145 2 жыл бұрын

Nice video I run a 201 pro 20 ft and some Change with a hydrolic jack plate it performs well my main reason on the length is it does not beat me to death like my skeeter did.

@user-sh2mk8ew4c 4 жыл бұрын

Looks awesome!!! Getting plenty of lift. I think you got the prop dialed in. Yeah 70+ is plenty fast enough for a bass boat.

@thilltony3362 2 жыл бұрын

Man, that looked solid at 73. No chine walk is gold. It looked almost as good at 74.4 - Nice! I had a Cajun that was fast, but man, it was scary. That Falcon is a sweet ride.

@djcombs5553 4 жыл бұрын

Helll yeah that’s what we want to see 💨🎣🎣

@NCshooter1213 3 жыл бұрын

My champion 203 with a optipop 225 does 67 with me and my partner. That feels like Mach 3...lol. my wife has been out with me hundreds of times and she still grabs my leg at around 62 which is the universal sign that tell Mr to SLOW THE FU$K DOWN...lol

@Jesuswarnedus 4 жыл бұрын

My Ranger with etec 225 ho had top speed 72mph but only did that once n was by myself n nervous the whole time. God Bless

@bustermerritt2303 4 жыл бұрын

I love this video!!!! 74.4 !!!!!!!!!

@chrisjones2792 4 жыл бұрын

That bird sure can fly!

@108dragon247 4 жыл бұрын

Just saw your new Mercury engine vid today. Then I watched this. Fantastic video, never seen anyone do a boat test like that before. Loved the drone footage. You made the “Tokyo Drifting” part look amazing!

@josephburke3541 4 жыл бұрын

thats a sick setup

@ferndelisle 4 жыл бұрын

Someday I’ll buy a bass boat and learn all about boating. For now I’ll just appreciate you enjoying your boat and fish from my kayak!

@jerryvalentour164 4 жыл бұрын

Great shots and you look so good doing it !

@russellparker9231 2 жыл бұрын

What prop, 3b, 4b, plug sizes and how many? I run a PowerTech and love them!

@MrJudicater 4 жыл бұрын

People without bass boats don't realize how fast 70+ feels on the water. It's too bad videos never do it justice.

@silooutdoors5738 4 жыл бұрын

Mine will do about 55 but 45 feels fast as hell to me

@carlmarsteller8649 4 жыл бұрын

I get 65 out of my boat, and man you are right. You just don't know until you do it.

@ramrodrymensnyder2648 4 жыл бұрын

That is WAY too fast for me lolol!! Ive been in a couple that did 50- 60 and that to me is WAY to fast for comfort. I TOTALLY get it, I love going fast and I totally understand it for tourney fishing, but with that being said...it really feels like you are temping fate when going that fast on the water lolol.

@MrJudicater 4 жыл бұрын

Mine does 70 and when it gets over 63-65 almost the entire boat is out of the water and starts chine walking. "Tempting fate" is exactly the words to describe the feeling. I once spun my prop doing 65 and had an adrenaline dump so huge I had to lie down and recover.

@streamin2605 4 жыл бұрын

@@MrJudicater , try having a blowout 90+ better hold on lol! Keep learning the chinenwalking and it won't feel like tempting fate "as bad" lol!

@passionateoutdoors7217 4 жыл бұрын

Thinking real hard on going with a falcon 205 got a dealer local now that has them and Yamaha! Last week n the Pickwick Toyota series Justin Adkins blew by me n his falcon I was impressed

@BrianLatimerFishing 4 жыл бұрын

Get the new predator! Best boat I’ve driven

@bustermerritt2303 4 жыл бұрын

Congrats on 100 thousand subs Bman!!!!!!!!!!!

@deckmonkey1459 3 жыл бұрын

That thing turns good for an aircraft carrier. You should get a BassCat, some Euros got almost 103 miles an hour out of it. If insurance replaces it, maybe they will get it on the next run.

@tdawgfishin2880 4 жыл бұрын

Nice! A lot of rooster tail at times but I could tell you were going faster once you trimmed down more. That is one quick boat though

@pmcalis1111 4 жыл бұрын

I should had waited to break in my new mercury when the water was like that. Went on Hartwell last Saturday. Never again break in on a weekend. Plus side handled rough water great.

@DCmite1 3 жыл бұрын

newb question....do you trim back down as you back of the throttle..if so why?

@CoachD386 4 жыл бұрын

It looked like the Hull wasn’t even touching the water on the flyby 💪🏾💯

@RocnAtl 4 жыл бұрын

It wasn't 😂😂

@justinearley7728 4 жыл бұрын

Mad fast!

@BrianLatimerFishing 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah dude

@kennethwood713 4 жыл бұрын

Nice boat , buddy of mine had a Lazer bass boat with 2.5 Bridgeport, I rode in ONCE. I have a 20' Skeeter 225 that's fast , but that Laser scared the living shit out of me.

@darkninla843 4 жыл бұрын

I just saw your boat for sale on facebook market. Definitely caught me off guard.

@tambosnipes1652 3 жыл бұрын

MOAR POWAH BABEH!!

@Saltlife556 3 жыл бұрын

Man, I love that sight, when the bot is rooster tailing and nothin but the stern is in the water. Fastest I’ve been in a bass boat has been 67.2mph

@corkybritt1629 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome boat !! Really like your videos !! Would love to go fishing with you ! Take care.

@larrystolzman9337 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for an honest evaluation of your boat and a change in props.👍👍👍. Just one question: where did you find a beautiful lake like that with no other boats? Is it only available for pro fishermen? 👀👀

@streamin2605 4 жыл бұрын

Very nice boat! It's all what your looking for and suits you. I gave up some comfort and ride quality for the speed of my allison. Some are willing to give up the speed for comfort and some arent. Try to get the motor up and a bigger prop for more speed. Smaller diameter will come out the hole better but give up some mph. If you can turn the larger prop, go for it! Safe travels and good luck this year! BTW I know of a 250 SHO on a tunnel that will run north of 120😬

@mr_outdoors 4 жыл бұрын

Make dat boat fasssstttt

@rex2837 4 жыл бұрын

Nice vid, it’s about time someone makes quality vids tweaking bass boat speeds. The limiting factor for most of us is the availability of spare props to try.

@kennyschopperz 4 жыл бұрын

NICE video man! I watch a lot of prop comparison/change vids, and this has got to be the best filming and "real talk" I have ever seen. So much so, you done gave me water fever for the weekend! Them cats won't catch themselves LOL!!

@bigbeef8935 3 жыл бұрын

I just bought a vexus 2180 and Let me say that 70+ on water is an amazing feeling.....this video doesn’t do it justice.

@scottclark1168 4 жыл бұрын

That thing will fly,I have a 17.9 in javelin379te 1996 model with 150 Johnson faststrike and I can get it to 67 and it chimes and scares the crap outta me,lol,I'm good plenty fast enough for me

@SledorFish 4 жыл бұрын

She handles nice! I love running rivers so handling is my go to performance requirement. Speed just means I do something stupid before I'm ready, lol.

@BrianLatimerFishing 4 жыл бұрын

I just like a good performing boat

@Mattcruger 4 жыл бұрын

Holy wow boat was barely in the water. Crazy fast. Nice boat B-Lat.

@haroldrogers6566 4 жыл бұрын

Good video B Lat. I luv me some Yama Hammers 👍

@triton424 3 жыл бұрын

What prop do you run on your Crestliner?

@andrewphoa8790 4 жыл бұрын

Donuts in a bass boat! Sweet!

@rogerheath9787 4 жыл бұрын

That boat turns on a dime . You know da way 🚤

@vhf2582 3 жыл бұрын

This is a fun video to watch. Could you do this for the new Mercury you have now?

@ripking470 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for explaining your use of the jack plate! What pitch prop did you have before? 21?

@stanleyshelby7460 4 жыл бұрын

That is quite an increase in speed...that prop is due its praise.

@joshsinglefooter 4 жыл бұрын

One important thing he forgot to mention is...... how dry that back deck is after all of the running and stopping. No backwash!

@CAN43725 3 жыл бұрын

12:53 Look the other way

@carlmarsteller8649 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Brian, cool stuff man. I have an older Nitro dc190 ... I did say older 1995. but its a great boat , still in very good shape. Love your boat hope to maybe get one some day. Best of luck with it , and with fishing as well. Carl M in PA

@statelineLife 4 жыл бұрын

When you see that Rooster tail and light under the hull...She is Hauling. My Ranger 520VX with a Yahaha 250HPDI has had 72 and my Butt puckers up😂

@abgr5747 4 жыл бұрын

2004 vx series are the best boats ever made

@Timmerman0602 4 жыл бұрын

Can you do a video on the new hull and explain the differences you notice?

@BrianLatimerFishing 4 жыл бұрын

Links are in the description!

@bobschlotterfishing2678 4 жыл бұрын

That Rooster Tail at 11 min to 12.5 min was awesome. Dont even know if the boat was in the water, have not seen this performance from a boat since living in NJ watching off shore Racing :)

@chrisgreen177 3 жыл бұрын

I was just hoping that it wouldn't take flight! I saw nothing but daylight underneath 75% of the boat, damn!

@samueldarracott2577 4 жыл бұрын

Sweeeeeet!!!!

@mdl9989 4 жыл бұрын

You mentioned “no chine walk”. I’ve got a ‘19 F195 (love it, btw) with the Merc 200. At about 65 (with lots left in her) she gets pretty squirrelly. Suggestions?

@BrianLatimerFishing 4 жыл бұрын

195 is a lil different it’s a much more aggressive Hull. Probably need to adjust the engine plate height up an quarter or so

@EDCandLace 4 жыл бұрын

4 blade prop will reduce the walk, you are likely running low and need to raise the engine a little. Never been in that hull so i can only speak in general. Some hulls just walk and you have to learn how to keep it at bay. 5 years ago i ran a Triton TR21/ 250 ProXS and that hull just walked it was part of running it... She was a 78mph boat with a normal load and around 68 the walk would start and you just had to learn to keep it at bay. 4 blade prop would make it to where you had to try and make the boat walk in order to see any. Hole shot is improve and rough water handling is improved lift in increased when carrying heavy loads but speed suffered by about 4 to 6 mph but performance in every other way is increased with the 4 blade and like i said made the boat a total baby to handle. First thing would be lifting the engine a little at a time watching water pressure and you will likely see an improvement when on the pad with less walking or walking will easier to correct with just the wheel and less trim inputs. If you have the coin and want to pretty much halt the chine walking issues just simply run a 4 blade prop it will totally or close to eliminate it.

@txrcnoob 4 жыл бұрын

I fished with a guy a couple times that had a bass boat. His did about 60. On the water on a mirror still lake was my first experience with that. I thought that was scooting on the water.