kennyo

Which prop would be best for a 2006 Open bow w/496HO?

CB-BLR

Probably a 26 pitch Hydromotive P5x

This is a great all around recreational prop...it pulls hard out of the hole...has excellent midrange cruise speeds...and is pretty good on the top end.

I have found that the Mercury Bravo props are a couple of mph faster on the top end...but give up drivability on the bottom end. (they do not come on plane as easily...and are a mph down in the midrange)

Hope this helps,

Chris

powdercoat777

how about with a 525

Steve Zuckerman

I think our old buddy boatingbent ended up with a 27 P-5X and a 1" spacer. I've searched the forum and I can't find that thread for some reason. I am pretty sure he bought it from Bblades, so they should have his records.
Regards,
Steve

Steve Zuckerman

What's on it now and how many RPM does it turn?
Regards,
Steve

bobl

Bent bought a 26" P5X but it proved to be a little big in hot weather. I traded him a 25" P5X for it. The 25 works good with a 496 Also. A labbed 26" Bravo is probably the fastest on a stock 496 Heat. I just happen to have a perfect Bblades labbed 26 Bravo available if anyone is interested.

Bob

bobl

Cumberlandheat - your PM box is full. To answer you question the Bblades S/N is on the box I sent the prop in. I think a 25" P5X may be your prop of choice, but will drop your rpm about 100 below a stock 26" Bravo 1 prop.