Q-IV or Bravo for 253
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Q-IV or Bravo for 253
A friend just did a re-power and needs to move up a couple prop sizes. He currently runs a Q-IV which I understand is a good prop for this hull. I'm not having any luck finding a used Q-IV but I found a Bravo prop.
How does the Bravo prop work on this hull?
How does the Bravo prop work on this hull?
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It works ok but I would stick to the hydromotive. We had both the mirage, hydro and bravo. Hydro was #1, mirage #2, and bravo #3. Hydro gave great stern lift, mirage less lift more speed (1-2mph), bravo was just confusing lol... no gains
BTW, the boat was a 1996 253 convincor with a 454 mag 71mph.
BTW, the boat was a 1996 253 convincor with a 454 mag 71mph.
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could you explain the stern lift? Right now running the bravo it does feel like there is a lot of boat in the water but then again I am not running big power. will more stern lift make it fell lighter or require less trim? Any information would be appreciated.
Thanks ,
Rob
Thanks ,
Rob
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Rob, I may have a 23p regular mirage (non-plus) laying around you can try. let me track it down. i prob loaned it out.
i've been telling you a hydro works best on that hull. 23p will be best if you are getting good rpms with the 24 bravo. otherwise try a 22p. thought i saw a 23p for sale recently
i've been telling you a hydro works best on that hull. 23p will be best if you are getting good rpms with the 24 bravo. otherwise try a 22p. thought i saw a 23p for sale recently
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Rob, I may have a 23p regular mirage (non-plus) laying around you can try. let me track it down. i prob loaned it out.
i've been telling you a hydro works best on that hull. 23p will be best if you are getting good rpms with the 24 bravo. otherwise try a 22p. thought i saw a 23p for sale recently
i've been telling you a hydro works best on that hull. 23p will be best if you are getting good rpms with the 24 bravo. otherwise try a 22p. thought i saw a 23p for sale recently
Thanks,
Rob