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Old 04-18-2008, 03:43 PM
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all generalizations.... each application and boat setup varies...
so learn from what others have done...

but props in can give bow lift... adding blades to a prop gives stern lift.... 3 to 4... 4 to 5... 5 to 6 but then there r different types of props too stern lifting bow lifting...

then ur hull... c.g. .... x demension... notch transom or not... then what type of dives and lowers.....

AND ANY COMBINATION OF THE ABOVE!!!!!


ask around find a tried and true set up... dont worry about that xtra 1-2mph and go boating

unless u LIKE and ENJOY the testing fiddleing aspect

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Old 04-18-2008, 03:50 PM
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Rookie needs advice?.......stay away from Stecz.
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Old 04-24-2008, 02:59 PM
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GREAT ADVISE - and consistant with Tim @ Cigarette Racing! Cafes. need some stern lift and 4 blades - 525 EFI would be a 26P for starters

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all generalizations.... each application and boat setup varies...
so learn from what others have done...

but props in can give bow lift... adding blades to a prop gives stern lift.... 3 to 4... 4 to 5... 5 to 6 but then there r different types of props too stern lifting bow lifting...

then ur hull... c.g. .... x demension... notch transom or not... then what type of dives and lowers.....

AND ANY COMBINATION OF THE ABOVE!!!!!


ask around find a tried and true set up... dont worry about that xtra 1-2mph and go boating

unless u LIKE and ENJOY the testing fiddleing aspect
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Old 05-01-2008, 01:24 AM
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Not to hijack the thread, but i have an '88 Bullet, im running three blade cruising props, running rebuilt 454's [450 hp a side approx], bravo 1's, 9800 lbs dry, oh and i dont have a notched transom. wondering what i would prop setup i would get the best top end performance from. I have a decent hole shot, and i could lose a little of that if i got it back in top end. would some stern lift increase the top end? and take it easy on me, i have about 15 hours of seat time in the boat.
I do think the four blade cleavers are kinda sexy, but i dont know if they would help, [could lessen the weight of my wallet though]
Any suggestions??

Originally Posted by dreamer
all generalizations.... each application and boat setup varies...
so learn from what others have done...

but props in can give bow lift... adding blades to a prop gives stern lift.... 3 to 4... 4 to 5... 5 to 6 but then there r different types of props too stern lifting bow lifting...

then ur hull... c.g. .... x demension... notch transom or not... then what type of dives and lowers.....

AND ANY COMBINATION OF THE ABOVE!!!!!


ask around find a tried and true set up... dont worry about that xtra 1-2mph and go boating

unless u LIKE and ENJOY the testing fiddleing aspect
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Old 05-01-2008, 06:22 AM
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I too am curious on the best combo for a Bullet. Have seen a couple of threads on this before and what it looks like, the Bullets also like the 4 blade props (I currently run Mirage 27P 3 blade). I run about 550-575HP.
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