Props for a Pantera 24
06-07-2006, 04:12 PM
#21
Re: Props for a Pantera 24
Originally Posted by Stormrider
Noboat, I'm not too sure about that.
Eitherway, knowing won't solve your problem.
I think mounting some lead upfront would be a decent move.
Would 100lbs make enough difference?
And I think speed wise your doing pretty good w/ a stock 502 415hp.
I was running gps of 74-75, and the new owner in fresh water is running hi 70s on speedo. I didn't have the speedo working. BTW, my engine dynoed 550+hp at 5800.
Eitherway, knowing won't solve your problem.
I think mounting some lead upfront would be a decent move.
Would 100lbs make enough difference?
And I think speed wise your doing pretty good w/ a stock 502 415hp.
I was running gps of 74-75, and the new owner in fresh water is running hi 70s on speedo. I didn't have the speedo working. BTW, my engine dynoed 550+hp at 5800.
It's minimal but where it's at is important. Tmone bolted 100lbs to his and he said it made a big difference. Now the question is, do I add weight to the bow or take away weight from the stern!
I'd still like to try a 4 blade to see what is does in the slop.
06-07-2006, 04:18 PM
#22
Re: Props for a Pantera 24
Originally Posted by Stormrider
Noboat, I'm not too sure about that.
Eitherway, knowing won't solve your problem.
I think mounting some lead upfront would be a decent move.
Would 100lbs make enough difference?
And I think speed wise your doing pretty good w/ a stock 502 415hp.
I was running gps of 74-75, and the new owner in fresh water is running hi 70s on speedo. I didn't have the speedo working. BTW, my engine dynoed 550+hp at 5800.
Eitherway, knowing won't solve your problem.
I think mounting some lead upfront would be a decent move.
Would 100lbs make enough difference?
And I think speed wise your doing pretty good w/ a stock 502 415hp.
I was running gps of 74-75, and the new owner in fresh water is running hi 70s on speedo. I didn't have the speedo working. BTW, my engine dynoed 550+hp at 5800.
I am happy with the boat I just know there's a little more there. That's why I started this thread, to see what others have tried and their results!
06-08-2006, 08:16 AM
#23
JC Performance Engines
Gold Member
Re: Props for a Pantera 24
I'd have to say its easiest to try a 4 blade, then add weight.
You could always swap out that trs for a konrad.
Someone had it done on the west coast... not sure what performance difference there was, but on biggus' cig there was a significant gain.
W/ a konrad you can always up the power to 700+.
You could always swap out that trs for a konrad.
Someone had it done on the west coast... not sure what performance difference there was, but on biggus' cig there was a significant gain.
W/ a konrad you can always up the power to 700+.
06-08-2006, 09:40 AM
#24
Re: Props for a Pantera 24
Originally Posted by Stormrider
I'd have to say its easiest to try a 4 blade, then add weight.
You could always swap out that trs for a konrad.
Someone had it done on the west coast... not sure what performance difference there was, but on biggus' cig there was a significant gain.
W/ a konrad you can always up the power to 700+.
You could always swap out that trs for a konrad.
Someone had it done on the west coast... not sure what performance difference there was, but on biggus' cig there was a significant gain.
W/ a konrad you can always up the power to 700+.
I have a Bravo drive.
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Platinum Member
07-10-2006, 12:58 PM
#30
Re: Props for a Pantera 24
Figured I'd update. Tried the Hydro and the boat definitely runs flatter like I figured it would. But, it took a lot of trim and I lost a few mph top speed. I have a 26 Bravo 1 I am going to try.
I've been running the 25 Mirage(standard) more and I have found the "sweet spot" with the tabs and I am feeling much more comfortable running the boat. But, I still think it should be faster.
I've been running the 25 Mirage(standard) more and I have found the "sweet spot" with the tabs and I am feeling much more comfortable running the boat. But, I still think it should be faster.
