28 Skater Porpoise
11-25-2016, 07:53 PM
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great info there,,,,,,
done way more prop testing than most would do,,,,,,
do agree bravos are good cruising and full loaded props,,,,,,
again water down here is 1-3s on any given day,,,,then gets snotty when wind picks up
so with 280s which I know are old but like the lightness and rpm porpous is not too bad
done way more prop testing than most would do,,,,,,
do agree bravos are good cruising and full loaded props,,,,,,
again water down here is 1-3s on any given day,,,,then gets snotty when wind picks up
so with 280s which I know are old but like the lightness and rpm porpous is not too bad
11-26-2016, 06:01 AM
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BAM -
Bravo 1's are made by Mercury - that blue Skater from MN that you looked at ran them also.
MDS
Bravo 1's are made by Mercury - that blue Skater from MN that you looked at ran them also.
MDS
11-26-2016, 06:49 AM
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https://www.mercurymarine.com/en/ca/...eries/bravo-i/
also, if you are looking at testing before you buy ( and assuming PBC doesn't have anything on hand for testing your rig) call Brett @ BBlades
also, if you are looking at testing before you buy ( and assuming PBC doesn't have anything on hand for testing your rig) call Brett @ BBlades
11-26-2016, 07:14 AM
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https://www.mercurymarine.com/en/ca/...eries/bravo-i/
also, if you are looking at testing before you buy ( and assuming PBC doesn't have anything on hand for testing your rig) call Brett @ BBlades
also, if you are looking at testing before you buy ( and assuming PBC doesn't have anything on hand for testing your rig) call Brett @ BBlades
11-26-2016, 09:21 AM
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For smooth water running, 32s or 34s. But if you are typically running in bigger water (2'-4'), I'd run a set of 30s. Get the vented ones without the flared barrel that are designed for outboards. You can typically find a decent used set on OSO or Screamandfly for around $600-$800 - they're inexpensive props to start with.
http://mercuryracing.com/propellers/...rd/bravo-i-xs/
http://mercuryracing.com/propellers/...rd/bravo-i-xs/
11-26-2016, 10:45 AM
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Normally, no weight up front when I run on my lake - pretty smooth water here. I ran 75# up front at LOTO this summer. Did not change the porpoise speed range, but did level the flying attitude in big water.
11-26-2016, 04:06 PM
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I'm going to try to figure out how to reduce my hop at the speed I desire - I would like to cruise at 60-70. Right now that is without a doubt the work porpoise spot for my boat. It comes out of it in the low 80s. My porpoise range is high 50s to almost 80. Our big skater only has about a 10mph range where that occurs. 50mph is too slow and 80mph is too fast for leisurely cruise speed.
I have 160lbs of ballast in the bow (at the second stringer) for rough water and 32 dewlads with 18deg rake.
I'd prefer to do something easy - like move weight around or change the amount of weight rather than messing with props or anything else that requires a wrench and spending more money.
I'm curious about other 28 owners experiences and suggestions.
I have 160lbs of ballast in the bow (at the second stringer) for rough water and 32 dewlads with 18deg rake.
I'd prefer to do something easy - like move weight around or change the amount of weight rather than messing with props or anything else that requires a wrench and spending more money.
I'm curious about other 28 owners experiences and suggestions.
