camptappakeg69

He gave me an article from hotboat mag from 96 on the 25

this boat sounds just like the test boat,502efi 385hp

boat has gil exhaust, mds box, reprogrammed ecm, says its got about 415HP now

mag says the boat was propped w 23" mirage 3 blade

seemed like it handle the 4 blade nicely but first time w/that much hp at the stick

cosmic12

4 blade should give you more stern lift. you need to talk to R-addction he's got a 25 and has been playing with it for a few years, I think he has a 502 also. Him or Gordo who used to race a 25 and did quite well with it.

Gordo

If you're running a 502efi with around 415hp, then I would suggest a 24p Bravo 4 blade, or possibly a 26p Bravo 4blade if you plan to have it lab finished. Your best top speed and overall performance will probably be with the Bravo-4 blade, BUT you might want to try a 22p or 24p Hydromotive Q-IV 4blade if you spend a lot of time in really rough or sloppy waters. .
Also, "IF" it has external hydraulic steering, then you might gain 2-3 mph with an IMCO 2" shortie lower.
Just athought.

cosmic12

thanks Godo I knew you would be the man. the 25 he is buying is the one in the oics just above. Now what do you think about mine? prop? speed.

camptappakeg69

Thanks for the info Gordo, wont have alot of cash to play until I sell my other boat......probably keep it the way it is this season......does not have ext hyd steering, think that will be the first thing on my wish list

if all goes well should have it home next weekend

Time for some trust, the first cert check going out tommorow

Sydwayz

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Congrats and welcome Camp.

camptappakeg69

Thanks hopefully have it home by next weekend, will probably have many questions and will lots of info from all..........

Gordo

Welcome to the Elite Fleet Camp. Best of luck with your new boat. You're gonna LOVE it !! Let me know when you're ready to do some "tweaking" I'll help if I can.

Cosmic, Tell me the details of yours and what you're running...

cosmic12

I may be wrong but the 502 efi motor was 415 HP from the factory, so if it has exhaust and other stuff it may have alittle more HP than you you think. I have been thinking about this and what you posted and thought something was wrong there. just my 2cts

camptappakeg69

Thanks Gordo, I like that "Elite Fleet"