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Old 06-29-2015, 06:52 AM
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Default Rev 4 vs. Bravo 1

Both are similar 4 blade props. I've been running a 30p Bravo 1 for years. How does the Rev 4 compare? What are the different handling characteristics?
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Pretty sure they have less surface area, and your going to lose 20mph though. There only available up to 25 pitch
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Originally Posted by Unlimited jd
Pretty sure they have less surface area, and your going to lose 20mph though. There only available up to 25 pitch
Both Mystic & Nor-Tech recommend the Rev 4 on their Perf CC's, better handling characteristics.

Mercury is currently developing / producing a Rev 4 27P after releasing their new 350 & 400 Verado's.
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Thanks. I would need at least a 28p so that answers that! Not doing a gear change.
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I'm guessing with the weight of a couple (or 4) big verados hanging on a bracket they don't need a lot of lift from the props.
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I'm told the bravo's will be faster but require the Verado's to be raised, handling will suffer & expect the props to bark in offshore conditions due to the raised height.
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I tried out a 25p Rev4 once. I usually run a Lab 30 Bravo and the 25p Rev4 was too small, but it acts bigger than a 25 Bravo, if that makes sense. The prop has a ton of lift, both bow and stern I thought. The Rev4 would be a great prop for mild powered (like 496) boats because it has low slip numbers and good lift. Not sure about outboards though, thats a different ballgame.
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I haven't tested this, but I'm pretty sure the rev props will yield much better fuel mileage.
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Rev4 will carry the bow better than a Bravo. It's basically a 4 blade Mirage Plus. They are also very efficient.
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Since I need at least a 28p 4 blade, is there an option similar to the Rev4 that I could try to see if there is better performance than my current bblades 30p Bravo 1? Looking for overall lift and more top speed.
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