Prop for Baja 29 OL?
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I have bought myself a Baja 29 OL with 2x454(7.4L) MPI.
The only thing is that it hasnīt got the right propellers.
So I ask the oracle of OSO what would be the ultimate props
for this boat?
(Sorry bout my spelling, Iīm from Sweden...)
The only thing is that it hasnīt got the right propellers.
So I ask the oracle of OSO what would be the ultimate props
for this boat?
(Sorry bout my spelling, Iīm from Sweden...)
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It makes a difference if there are 454 mags or not, here is a discussion on props using non mag motors, if you need some like new Mirage plus 3 blades i do have some available in 23p.
http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/g...29-outlaw.html
http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/g...29-outlaw.html
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7.4L 454's are 310hp or 330hp and most likely are ideal with 23p Mirage Plus props....I'd be trying to spin a 22p Bravo myself and if your shy a few RPM's have them labbed by Bblades...
What year is the boat? They raised the X dimension in 02 on all Baja's and started propping them with 4blades instead of 3 blades...
What year is the boat? They raised the X dimension in 02 on all Baja's and started propping them with 4blades instead of 3 blades...
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It feels like the engines doesnīt have to work at all. No problems with the acceleration but the topspeed is about 61 mph and I want to go faster. It feels like those engines has little more to give.
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7.4L 454's are 310hp or 330hp and most likely are ideal with 23p Mirage Plus props....I'd be trying to spin a 22p Bravo myself and if your shy a few RPM's have them labbed by Bblades...
What year is the boat? They raised the X dimension in 02 on all Baja's and started propping them with 4blades instead of 3 blades...
What year is the boat? They raised the X dimension in 02 on all Baja's and started propping them with 4blades instead of 3 blades...
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How many rpms are you turning at WOT? The 7.4s should top out at 4600 rpm. If you're hitting the rev limiters I would try a set of 25" Mirages.
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From: Northern, KY (Cincinnati) Lake St Clair, MI Norris Lake, TN
You've got 310 HP.
Having a '99 29 OL and a '99 302 powered identically, I can tell you you are running right where you are supposed to be.
My 29 with 23" 3 blades I got 62 on GPS.
On my 302 I bought 22" Bravo 4 blades. Picked up hole shot and mid range, but could bump the rev limiters.
You may be able to lab a set of 24" 4 blades, but you'll not be happy with the $$$ - MPH result.
Get the hull in some good chop and you may pick up another couple MPH. In my opinion you've got a nice, economical, reliable setup. I wouldn't waste time and money trying to chase a MPH in that package.
Having a '99 29 OL and a '99 302 powered identically, I can tell you you are running right where you are supposed to be.
My 29 with 23" 3 blades I got 62 on GPS.
On my 302 I bought 22" Bravo 4 blades. Picked up hole shot and mid range, but could bump the rev limiters.
You may be able to lab a set of 24" 4 blades, but you'll not be happy with the $$$ - MPH result.
Get the hull in some good chop and you may pick up another couple MPH. In my opinion you've got a nice, economical, reliable setup. I wouldn't waste time and money trying to chase a MPH in that package.
Last edited by Baja_342; 09-13-2010 at 09:27 AM.


