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Old 02-06-2008, 01:29 PM   #1
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Question Pantera 28 F1 Prop Recommendation

I am just finishing rigging my 2003 28 Pantera with the F1 layout. It has a single 530 HP @ 5,300 RPM Dyno'd 502 with the notch transom Bravo 1 LWP and without the full cabin (recreational stuff) and a minimized liner and custom layup. This boat runs about 1,000 pounds less than a pleasure single version from what I have heard.

I will be adding a little weight back in compared to a true F1 with some minimal cabin cushions/carpet and a aluminim swim platform.

Previously I'm told the boat ran 93-94 with a 750 HP 540 blower motor and a 32 labbed B1 four blade.

I did a historical search in Prop Talk but did not find any other similar Pantera situations. What prop(s) should I be trying as I get this out for testing this spring? I have a Bravo 1 4 blade 26 and a Hydromotive 25 4 blade to start based on some factory recommendations. I assume 5,300 should be my target max RPM?

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Old 02-06-2008, 07:14 PM   #2
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You have 2 excelent props to try. This will give you the baseline to determine if altering one of those props is the best decision or whether going to a different brand is a good option.
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Old 02-08-2008, 12:32 PM   #3
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You have 2 excelent props to try. This will give you the baseline to determine if altering one of those props is the best decision or whether going to a different brand is a good option.
Thanks! should my max RPM target be the peak HP of 5,300 RPM running light? I assume that is best because 5,200 is only a few HP less per the dyno sheets and that would still be a good RPM for a heavier load on some days while easier on the engine. What rev limiter chip should I use as well ?? 5,600? I'm new to propping for max performance.
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When I got my boat, it had a 26p bravo on it, with a breathed on 525SC. I was getting around 5,200 rpms with that prop. My boat is probably 800# heavier than yours (if I recall what Jo told me correctly) so you'll get more rpm out of a similar prop.
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I would bet 28 Bravo 1 prop will be real close.
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Old 02-08-2008, 03:31 PM   #6
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Mike,
If your HP peaks at 5300 rpm, consider using a rev lim chip at 5400 rpm. No sense spinning up there if there is nothing to gain. Carder
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OK great, thanks everyone .....

Griff, that would be awesome but do you really think I can spin that tall of a prop 5,300 on a 28 single 530HP ?? seems tall ..... why do you think a 28 B1 ?
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