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Old 01-27-2015, 02:13 AM
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Default Props and speed of a 95 stepped 42 on boxes???

I just bought a 1995 stepped 42 with new side by side HP 500s and boxes that are up 3 inches, the boat did not come with props and the owner knew nothing of high-performance boating at all, what do you guys think I should start with four props??
Has anyone ever had a similar set up and if so how fast did the boat run in with what props?

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Old 01-27-2015, 08:53 AM
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boat should run low to mid 70's with HP 500's , you may need 5 blades if your x-dim is up 3" from stock height, most stag 42's with hp 500's had 26' hydro or 28 Bravo 1 4 blades, that would be a good place to start, good luck
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Buddy of mine has a 95 with around 650 a side. He runs about 83-84
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I wouldnt think 3 inch raised boxes, would be very beneficial with stock 500's. Throw some 850s in it!
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Thanks guys!!!!! The boat is a side by side, my plans are to add a pair of 8-71's or 3.3 carbed whipples at some point if I can find some and set them up to make 700-750.
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another bump for reminding you to post pics!! congrats!!
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Being on boxes your drives wont feel like they are raised 3 inches. Mine are on boxes w/ 2 inch shorties which equals out to around a 1/2 inch above factory depth. You'll prolly be to deep for 5 blades.
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What do you have for a boat, power, props and speed?
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