New prop results are in!!!
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New prop results are in!!!
I went to the lake again today after receiving my new prop(26p). My rpm's went down (which I figured) to 4800-4900. My speeds went up to 65.7GPS (which I figured). The funny thing is when I went to trim out (even a little) the boat started to bow steer. the water was very sticky (flat...no chop at ALL) and the bow just didn't want to come out of the water. It felt like the transom was almost lifting??? Weired....
I figure i will put the stereo and 4 additional batteries in, full the cooler with beer and put some gas in it and a few honeys and see what happens.
Penny for your thoughts.
Ryan
P.S. i got my drive shower and 4" tips in the Big Brown truck today! I love my UPS driver...She is HOT and always brings me goodies!!!!!
I figure i will put the stereo and 4 additional batteries in, full the cooler with beer and put some gas in it and a few honeys and see what happens.
Penny for your thoughts.
Ryan
P.S. i got my drive shower and 4" tips in the Big Brown truck today! I love my UPS driver...She is HOT and always brings me goodies!!!!!
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Re: New prop results are in!!!
You never mentioned what type of prop you were using. What slider says is correct, a p5-x should give you more bow lift. I have two p5-x' s on my 380 which were the single largest improvement. I highly recommend.
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I second that....what type of prop? Bow steer from trimming out? That doesn't make sense. Normally you get bow steer from too much positive tab.
Details man, we need details.
Details man, we need details.
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Re: New prop results are in!!!
ok details.
I was running a 24P Bravo 1 4 blade and hit the limiter. So i stepped up to a 26P Bravo 1. Now what is happening is when I trim up even 1/8 to 1/4 the bow takes a dip to the right real bad.
Now I have to be honest...I have only about 25 gallons of gas, no beer and 1 passenger. I think What I will do is wait till summer and load up all of beer, friends and gas and see what happens.
A big factor is that it WILL be 120+ degrees this summer.
I was running a 24P Bravo 1 4 blade and hit the limiter. So i stepped up to a 26P Bravo 1. Now what is happening is when I trim up even 1/8 to 1/4 the bow takes a dip to the right real bad.
Now I have to be honest...I have only about 25 gallons of gas, no beer and 1 passenger. I think What I will do is wait till summer and load up all of beer, friends and gas and see what happens.
A big factor is that it WILL be 120+ degrees this summer.
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Re: New prop results are in!!!
I am a new owner of a 95 380 avenger, 502 efi. I bought it with out any props on it, thus I am looking for a little direction, any advice? I was thinking bravo I 24 or 26 pitch?? Any help would be great, hopefully it will be in the water next week.
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Re: New prop results are in!!!
Originally Posted by TCH6868
I am a new owner of a 95 380 avenger, 502 efi. I bought it with out any props on it, thus I am looking for a little direction, any advice? I was thinking bravo I 24 or 26 pitch?? Any help would be great, hopefully it will be in the water next week.
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By the way.................. CONGRATS ON YOUR NEW RIDE!!!
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Ryan, What prop did you have on the boat prior??? I have a 26 which runs a re-worked Mirage Plus 23p. I bought a labbed finished Bravo 1 4 blade last year for my boat and had similar results. She spun up fast and was unbelievable out of the hole. However at say 35mph and higher it was like I lost all control. I'm not sure on the 28 but nearest I could figure was that the 4 blade simply gave to much lift in the stern . PQ told me they were putting bravo 1's on some of the new boats, however I never talked with a dealer that had one with anything but a mirage plus. So to be honest I think that info was incorrect. Myself I'd much rather have a better handling boat over the extra 1-2mph.
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Re: New prop results are in!!!
Usually a single will dip to the left due to the prop tq.Dipping to the right is ? I have a 280 with a stock 28 B1.Normal trim is between 4-5 on the trim indicator,depending on speed.BOB
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Re: New prop results are in!!!
Originally Posted by migpilot
You never mentioned what type of prop you were using. What slider says is correct, a p5-x should give you more bow lift. I have two p5-x' s on my 380 which were the single largest improvement. I highly recommend.
I'm trying out a set of p5x as soon as they get here it will be interesting to find out the results, I'll let you all know soon.
Rich.
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Mig
I'm trying out a set of p5x as soon as they get here it will be interesting to find out the results, I'll let you all know soon.
Rich.
I'm trying out a set of p5x as soon as they get here it will be interesting to find out the results, I'll let you all know soon.
Rich.