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i took some 5blade p5's off of my 31 and put bravo 4blades on. ive been very happy running fast nice control etc but, i just noticed 2 cracked ears so before i purchase something that doesnt work i figured i would see what everyone has luck with. current setup.. imco 1:26 drives 34p bravos turned IN. has anyone run cleavers? 5 blades? etc etc thanks everyone

Why didnt you like the 5 blades? I just added 2' shorties. Havent run it yet though.

i thought they were the cause of some issues i was having. what props you going to run?

I have bravo props on mine. I have never tried anything else.

ran mine last weekend hops out of the water at 110. Guess I need to find some boxes. Prop shaft is even with bottom of boat. would not come on plane without someone running to the front of the boat. Over all pretty happy till I blew a motor.

why do you think you need boxes? to solve your plaining issues? I have the same set up, running same speed, I had the props worked by Bblades & it carries the bow much better, planes without issue, & the hop cleans up after 90, running 34P labbed bravos & the tips have allot of cup in them

I hopped to 110 then started blowing the props out. I had to pull the motors so I figured if I'm going to do boxes now is the time. Also wont the boxes help with the hop?

not that I'm aware of, once my boat hits 100 it runs flat as can be, no boxes, x even with bottom

i have stellings boxes on mine,i cruise at 70 with no porpusing,it will hop a little between 70 to 90,above 90,its as smooth as silk,right now i have a pair of 5 blade maximus,30p,but i need more prop,looking for bravo1 34 p or 32 p to try,anybody near chicago with a pair that i can try.

with the standard lowers I would hop at 95-100 then as smooth as can be.

moving to a -2 lower you have lost some leverage to carry the bow, I went through this with my boat, this can be corrected with prop tweaking

Bring it up Mike, you're welcome to try my labbed 32s

that would be great,where do you run your boat?

Mostly on the Chain

so what was the conclusion on set up??
 

what are the thoughts of -2 x with ITS system set back 7 inches? What props would you guys all suggest and why?

I have had 5 3100's ranging in power btwn them all. Most all of the boats porpoise between 75 and 90mph then work through it to a smooth run. I have not tried merc ITS and -2 all in one package so don't know what to expect? I am also going to move the motors 12 inches forward (or is at least the plan) with only about 600hp to 650hp a piece.

Thoughts or experiences on this?

Thanks in advance!

If you have not purchased your Merc ITS transoms yet, look on the OSO classified. Bob Leach is selling some for a smoking deal. I was thinking of going that route, and the best price BAM quoted me was 9995.00 Add to that the 5" Ziegler extension box (pricey piece) and you have a small investment in your outdrives. I am already committed to go with the IMCO boxes and use my existing Bravo transoms and IMCO steering system-----------but, if I wasn't, I would jump on the ITS system and sell my bravo transoms and IMCO steering system.

Thanks for the input ROTAX.......... appreciate the help, but I had already found my xr's with ITS drives. Turns out I am not going to move the motors forward, but am looking at -1 or -2 shorty lowers and am hoping to hear more thoughts from people on my scenario!

I also don't know which prop setup to go with. I have always had success with the bravo props and never tried the 5 blade. Thought on this?
Thanks a ton....

whats the set back on a ITS setup compared to a normal bravo setup?

It is around seven inches back and it contains the external steering.

The only thing I can add to your great set-up is:
1) Add the 5" spacer
http://www.cpperformance.com/p-12356...pacer-kit.aspx
2) Add the -2" IMCO lowers

After that, suggest you call Brett at BBLADES and enlist his expertise in which prop to use and how it should be "tuned".

Randy, chime-in and help this ladd out. You have more on the water experience in this area.

What he said. Add this $$$$$ box and you now have a full 12" setback.
http://www.cpperformance.com/p-12356...pacer-kit.aspx