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Catastrophe 04-24-2011 07:20 AM


Originally Posted by Baja_man (Post 3385135)
This is pretty much spot on with a 1.5 ratio. If it has a 1.65 which you mention in previous post I would think 28 or 30's....and 30's might be a stretch if not labbed. It has got to be be working the engines with 32's. Why would Fountain change the ratios to 1.65?

Back a few posts it was mentioned that Fountain built Bajas had that change. Who knows why ?

I found it odd when he first started talking to them a couple months ago that an 09 boat (never used) would exist.

Will report back about prop performance when it gets in the water.
Thank you all for your input.

redbud35 04-24-2011 07:47 AM


Originally Posted by Baja_man (Post 3385135)
Why would Fountain change the ratios to 1.65?

Raised X when Reggie built them.

redbud35 04-24-2011 07:50 AM


Originally Posted by catastrophe (Post 3385146)
Back a few posts it was mentioned that Fountain built Bajas had that change. Who knows why ?

I found it odd when he first started talking to them a couple months ago that an 09 boat (never used) would exist.

Will report back about prop performance when it gets in the water.
Thank you all for your input.

I ran a set of labbed 28 Bravo's on my 30 done by Bblades. Picked up 3-4 over the stock 26's. They are for sale if interested.

JaayTeee 04-24-2011 12:02 PM


Originally Posted by catastrophe (Post 3385146)
Back a few posts it was mentioned that Fountain built Bajas had that change. Who knows why ?

They do it because it allows them to run the more
efficient sizes of bravo propellers.

And at that power level it's not going to destroy the drive.


Plus, with the larger engine boats, the'll run the same size
prop with a 1.5 ratio, so you dont need to stock smaller props.

Irishtornado 04-24-2011 01:30 PM


Originally Posted by catastrophe (Post 3385146)
I found it odd when he first started talking to them a couple months ago that an 09 boat (never used) would exist.
.

There's still 08 boats from Baja in Ohio never used forsale. Only singles but still out there.

gsxrcheckmate 04-25-2011 01:45 PM

I run 28's on my 30 and I have the 496HO's w/ 1.50 gear ratio. I run 78-80mph and would think 32's for a 496 mag would be way to big of prop for those engines to push especially if the guy isn't a top end high speed type.

never enuff 04-27-2011 03:24 PM

Tell him to try a set of labbed 28's. They should work just fine.
Jay


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