porpoise
08-27-2008, 07:33 PM
#21
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7mph throughout the rpm range? Does that include top end? Since James use to run 90mph, you boat runs what on top now?
What speeds do you get at 3500, 4000, 4500, and WOT?
What speeds do you get at 3500, 4000, 4500, and WOT?
Last edited by crb76; 08-27-2008 at 07:36 PM.
08-27-2008, 07:36 PM
#22
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Hi Pat.
I know you know my boat very well. You made it with a very high "X" dimension. With the prop slip being so high, I was going to try some drive spacers but a friend had this set from his old 42 Fountian. They have a 15" diameter witch is smaller than the Maximus. The diffuser is also a little different. I was concerned about the torque they would put on the drives since they are stock Bravo's with 1.5 gears. I ended up buying them because I have been so happy with the performance. They carry the bow very well and at all conditions. I mainly boat on the local lakes in Tennessee and Kentucky. I have been checking the drives and everything has been fine up to this point. I'm going to do a tear down this winter anyways (I'm anal about my stuff). I am still able to spin the 500HP's (modified by James) to 5400 w/ the temp outside at 95. I love the AT. Glad I met James and Reba (GREAT PEOPLE) and was able to buy the boat. Would like to talk to you some time.
I know you know my boat very well. You made it with a very high "X" dimension. With the prop slip being so high, I was going to try some drive spacers but a friend had this set from his old 42 Fountian. They have a 15" diameter witch is smaller than the Maximus. The diffuser is also a little different. I was concerned about the torque they would put on the drives since they are stock Bravo's with 1.5 gears. I ended up buying them because I have been so happy with the performance. They carry the bow very well and at all conditions. I mainly boat on the local lakes in Tennessee and Kentucky. I have been checking the drives and everything has been fine up to this point. I'm going to do a tear down this winter anyways (I'm anal about my stuff). I am still able to spin the 500HP's (modified by James) to 5400 w/ the temp outside at 95. I love the AT. Glad I met James and Reba (GREAT PEOPLE) and was able to buy the boat. Would like to talk to you some time.
If they aren't fountain props and are true Hydromotives, I will definitely want to try them out.
08-27-2008, 10:17 PM
#24
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Fleener,I would love to talk to you about these props. We will be at the lake in about 24 hrs from right now and will be there for 11 days so lets get together when you get there. Unless we are out on the houseboat we will be in slip 232 at State Dock on a boat name "Long way to go".
08-28-2008, 07:00 AM
#25
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The props are stock from Hydromotive. He purchased them new last year. He got a new boat and kept the props, so I got them. I found the numbers from when I was testing in my desk. There are some blanks (my wife was writing the numbers down)
Bravo 3500.....46
4000.....55
4500.....64
5000.....72
Hydro 3500.....52
4000.....62
4500.....?
5000.....79
5500.....85
Since I have had these on, the temp has been in the 90's and humid. Have not really pushed the boat to WOT. Waiting for some cooler air. Look forward to meeting you Boatfreak. We will be getting in on Thursday afternoon (Sept 4) and putting in Friday morning.
Bravo 3500.....46
4000.....55
4500.....64
5000.....72
Hydro 3500.....52
4000.....62
4500.....?
5000.....79
5500.....85
Since I have had these on, the temp has been in the 90's and humid. Have not really pushed the boat to WOT. Waiting for some cooler air. Look forward to meeting you Boatfreak. We will be getting in on Thursday afternoon (Sept 4) and putting in Friday morning.
Last edited by flenner; 08-28-2008 at 07:04 AM.
08-28-2008, 07:56 AM
#26
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The props are stock from Hydromotive. He purchased them new last year. He got a new boat and kept the props, so I got them. I found the numbers from when I was testing in my desk. There are some blanks (my wife was writing the numbers down)
Bravo 3500.....46
4000.....55
4500.....64
5000.....72
Hydro 3500.....52
4000.....62
4500.....?
5000.....79
5500.....85
Since I have had these on, the temp has been in the 90's and humid. Have not really pushed the boat to WOT. Waiting for some cooler air. Look forward to meeting you Boatfreak. We will be getting in on Thursday afternoon (Sept 4) and putting in Friday morning.
Bravo 3500.....46
4000.....55
4500.....64
5000.....72
Hydro 3500.....52
4000.....62
4500.....?
5000.....79
5500.....85
Since I have had these on, the temp has been in the 90's and humid. Have not really pushed the boat to WOT. Waiting for some cooler air. Look forward to meeting you Boatfreak. We will be getting in on Thursday afternoon (Sept 4) and putting in Friday morning.
08-28-2008, 09:12 AM
#28
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32 labbed bravos-full of full and at least two adults on board
3500- 56
4000-62
4500-72
5000-82
WOT (5150) 84-87
30Max-15 1/2 dia- labbed finish
3500-58
4000-65
4500-74
WOT(5000)- 83-84mph
29 1/2 5 blade Herrings
3500-52
4000-60
4500-74
WOT (5380) 90.5
Getting on plane 40 secs! :0
3500- 56
4000-62
4500-72
5000-82
WOT (5150) 84-87
30Max-15 1/2 dia- labbed finish
3500-58
4000-65
4500-74
WOT(5000)- 83-84mph
29 1/2 5 blade Herrings
3500-52
4000-60
4500-74
WOT (5380) 90.5
Getting on plane 40 secs! :0
Last edited by crb76; 08-28-2008 at 09:21 AM.
