Top Guns T/S what size props? 525, XR, ITS

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01-05-2016, 07:53 AM

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I used 5 blade 28 Maximus labbed and cut down to 15" great cruise speed and no problem getting on plane 85 - 87 depending on load and top speed of 88.5 on the limiters in cool weather[ATTACH=CONFIG]549363[/ATTACH]

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01-05-2016, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Bino

I'm running 32's and seeing 85. They are stock props, how are you guys seeing 90? Will lab props give me a little more top end?
I have a buddy that has a 38 Fountain and he is maybe 2 or 3 mph's faster, would love to be just 1 mph faster than him, LOL any suggestions?

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01-05-2016, 08:22 AM

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I don't like buying drives, LOL

01-05-2016, 09:45 AM

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That's fast if you have stock 525's. I ran some 30 pitch Maximus and loved them for all around boating. I'm just scared of them tearing up drives because they have so much bite in rough water. I did loose a little on the top though with a much better cruise speed.