Props for 353
11-20-2009, 06:26 PM
#1
Registered
VIP MemberThread Starter
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Tennessee
Posts: 66
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Props for 353
I have a 2008 353 with 496 HO's running 28" Bravo props that came with the boat new. Getting 70-71 top end at only 4700 rpm. Also seems like I am having to give the boat too much trim to get 70. Big rooster tail. I am thinking I may need a new prop setup. Advice on which props are the best to use on a 353/496 combo would be appreciated.
11-21-2009, 03:05 AM
#2
Registered
I have a 2008 353 with 496 HO's running 28" Bravo props that came with the boat new. Getting 70-71 top end at only 4700 rpm. Also seems like I am having to give the boat too much trim to get 70. Big rooster tail. I am thinking I may need a new prop setup. Advice on which props are the best to use on a 353/496 combo would be appreciated.
put 26's on it you'll be much happier!
quicker to plane
lower min planing speed
better accel and throttle response to move the boat around in the rough
no loss in top end in fact I gained, boat runs 72/3 everyday heavy and has run 74/5 quite a few times
GPS top speeds all at 4900~5000
it's that simple!
night and day difference
they send all the black motored stuff OTD over-propped IMO
gave the same advice to a local with a sluggish 29...
loves the boat now!
as do I mine
Last edited by Rippem; 11-21-2009 at 03:08 AM.
11-21-2009, 05:10 PM
#3
Registered
been there done that
put 26's on it you'll be much happier!
quicker to plane
lower min planing speed
better accel and throttle response to move the boat around in the rough
no loss in top end in fact I gained, boat runs 72/3 everyday heavy and has run 74/5 quite a few times
GPS top speeds all at 4900~5000
it's that simple!
night and day difference
they send all the black motored stuff OTD over-propped IMO
gave the same advice to a local with a sluggish 29...
loves the boat now!
as do I mine
put 26's on it you'll be much happier!
quicker to plane
lower min planing speed
better accel and throttle response to move the boat around in the rough
no loss in top end in fact I gained, boat runs 72/3 everyday heavy and has run 74/5 quite a few times
GPS top speeds all at 4900~5000
it's that simple!
night and day difference
they send all the black motored stuff OTD over-propped IMO
gave the same advice to a local with a sluggish 29...
loves the boat now!
as do I mine
Charter Member
12-10-2009, 07:02 PM
#7
Registered
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Grand Lake
Posts: 94
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I have a 1998, 353 with 500hp carb, stelling ext. boxes, and fresh bravo 1XRs, and 4-blade, 30p labbed props. On a freshwater lake, I get a consistant 82 on GPS, and can go 85 in good conditions (also low on fuel) at 5200rpms. I don't know a ton about props, but these are the best that I have had.
However, it isn't great out of the hole, so I guess a lot depends on what you are looking for. I don't really see the need to be great out of the hole anyways, considering that it's hard on your drives to hammer it out of the hole, just my $0.02.
However, it isn't great out of the hole, so I guess a lot depends on what you are looking for. I don't really see the need to be great out of the hole anyways, considering that it's hard on your drives to hammer it out of the hole, just my $0.02.
Last edited by GrandLake353; 12-10-2009 at 07:07 PM.
12-14-2009, 03:54 PM
#10
Registered
