What prop do I need?
07-06-2004, 07:59 AM
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What prop do I need?
I the middle of a motor change and I need help with a starting point for a prop.
502, 550hp carb motor
Bravo 1.50 gears
25 Checkmate, not sure of the weight
502, 550hp carb motor
Bravo 1.50 gears
25 Checkmate, not sure of the weight
07-06-2004, 08:08 AM
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Re: What prop do I need?
My best guess for a starting point would be a 26 Bravo or 25 Hydromotive. What is your Max RPM (rev limiter) going to be set at?
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07-06-2004, 08:18 AM
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Re: What prop do I need?
I run a 25 Hydromotive on a 251 convinsor. The hydromotives seem to work better on the checkmate's as far as stability and ride. Good luck. PM me if you want to talk about specifics. Dave
07-06-2004, 09:09 AM
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Re: What prop do I need?
Originally Posted by Aggressor 25
What is your Max RPM (rev limiter) going to be set at?
Ty
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Rev limiter??? What's that?
I bought a used T-bolt system (Dist, harness, module) for this thing and it wasn't part of the deal. I do know they are high dollar from Merc.
I know I will need one too save the motor during air time but is it necessary for the ignition system to work? I would like to get the boat wet again before the end of July
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07-06-2004, 10:36 PM
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Eric Garrett, very good friend of mine, formerly here on the Potomac, now lives in TX.
They had a 1989 Checkmate 251, with 500HP, bumped up to 565HP.
I am pretty sure his favorite was a worked 28 Hydromotive.
Eric Garrett, very good friend of mine, formerly here on the Potomac, now lives in TX.
They had a 1989 Checkmate 251, with 500HP, bumped up to 565HP.
I am pretty sure his favorite was a worked 28 Hydromotive.
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