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06-14-2007, 07:04 PM

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Thanks. Battery was dead so no MPH. I'll have to go out again to get some hard numbers.

06-15-2007, 03:31 AM

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Is there a rule of thumb on how much a pitch size increase will change RPM at WOT.

General rule is 200 rpm decrease for every 1" of pitch increase----with the same make of prop.

06-26-2007, 07:48 PM

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Well I ran a 26 Bravo and saw 82 GPS @ 5300. At this point I would say this is the prop for me. But I am still open to suggestions on what else to run. Thanks.

06-26-2007, 09:43 PM

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Labbing a 28 is another option that will put you in the same rpm range (5200ish). Your current efficiancy will help to determine if Labbing is a good all around option. Your gear ratio will help to make the determination.

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