Baja270

You, as well, have comparible power to me. Yes, mine does list if the drive is tucked all the way in, but trimmed out it runs level. If I need to keep the drive tucked, I will run a bit more tab on the port, as you are doing.

I'm glad too see you have steering on that thing. Safety first. It's not wise to run that fast without some sort of hydro assist steering, atleast. Hydro assit or full hydro steering will REALLY help chine walking, especially with a dated boat that has worn steering components, in addition to the increase in safety you achieve.

Mine walks around alot with a 3 blade prop. I hate to sound like a broken record, but try to dig up a Merc Revolution 4 and see what results you get. Mine liked that much better than a Bravo 4 blade of any size. Faster as well with 575 ft lbs of tq. It walks a little, but not much. The steering really helps that.

AIRTIME, yes, I would think that a 25rev4 or even bigger wouldbe great, but the problem is that I beleive they only go to a 23p. A 28 Bravo would be a good choice also, as long as you can spin it, but that is a big wheel for a 24 with a deep X like these. I'd be interested to hear how the shortie goes, I have been thinking about that also. That would be my suggestion, or you could have a 23 Rev4 worked and see what you can get out of it as far as p increase. Darren from Houston Prop is on here, he would be able to answer that for you.

Good luck guys....have fun and be safe. If anyone needs hydro steering prices, pm me, I can make you killer deals...

Also, check out our website. www.hilsingermotorsports.com

We will be selling the steering and other parts and accessories on the site in the coming weeks when it is completed. The message board is now up after a little.."snafoo".. hhahahahaha...like erasing the entire board...ooopssss....

Seeya folks, have fun!!

I've been on my buddies 24 Outlaw with 1000hp and B-max drive running 95 mph. It's pretty hairy up at those speeds in that hull !!!

He has seen upper 90's, but still hasn't broke 100mph. He is putting a couple more horses in this winter to get him into the 100+ club.

Allan4, Thanks for your input....Mine does start to level as it is trimed out but then it starts to chine walk. I am going to try a rev 4 prop and see what that does. Darrin did my last prop so i'll contact him.

I just got a Rev 4 23 to try, the 21" Rev 4 worked great this last weekend. 5 adults, full tank,2 big coolers plus the regular gear I pulled 5400rpm. So a 23' pitch with labbing shoud be perfect. The Bravo 1's work good but the Rev 4 better as it tends to lift the whole boat out of the water. She does list a little to port but not very much. I guess with all the torque thats normal. Overall I am very happy finally.
John

Johno....you are correct. The key to getting these 24's to run and drive better is to get the stern lift. The Rev4's provide that lift. If you want to run in snotty water, you need to get the boat leveled off and the stern up "on top" of the water. THey will drive pretty good with a good stern lift and some ballast or good fuel load...or both....They will run pretty good in the 70's in 2 or 3 chop if you get them setup correctly. I'll run that 24 vs any other 24 on the market in chop.....it's all about the setup.

Glad I could help guys......

Allan

Baja 27 Who is Darrin?

He is the guy at Houston Propeller

Thanks G

May be a little late for my input but what the heck. I got a 88 240 sport. same hull as the outlaw, with a 454 mag 330 horse. It hit 58.5 on gps with two poeple on board, including myself, and 25 gallons of gas. Running a 23 pitch mirage prop on a 1.50:1 bravo one drive. I definately want more speed. Just dont know if it is worth it to build up this boat or just wait till the next one. Lookin to move up to a 28 or 30 footer. Twins of course.

DUDE!!! A thousand ponies in a 24 Outlaw!!! That is crazy!! I hit right under 80 in mine and it needs to be pretty smooth or the ride gets a bit scary! I would not want to do much over 80 in one.