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Originally Posted by 4195
(Post 2833010)
I have been told that TRS and drives with transmissions require more horsepower then Bravos to achieve the same speed. Can anyone verify this?
Not to mention the slight extra weight from the Transmissions, and the changing of the center of gravity in the boat - moving it forward. |
Originally Posted by RebarBox
(Post 2832696)
Personnaly = 79.8 MPH - full fuel tanks - 4 guys - No chop - fresh water
Reported = 82.?? MPH (LOTO Shootout) 750 HP per side - 598 tall decks Torque ?? 3A's Stock 3 blade cleavers - I think?? 28 pitch Rotation - out None - naturally Asp. |
Originally Posted by Ona-Mission
(Post 2833340)
Comparing This set up to a simular set up (swapping out 3A for Bravo drives) would there be improved or decreased performance? I can see that 3A would cut through the water better then a bravo, however I bet 3As are heavier then Bravos.
My 2.75 cents. |
Originally Posted by RebarBox
(Post 2833385)
The speedmasters will handle the higher HP much better than the bravos. You know the Cafes are not light. From your question - sounds like your hunting higher speeds. It takes HP to move a Cafe. It takes more HP to move one to the higher speeds. Heavy boat with high HP - avoid the bravo.
My 2.75 cents. |
Originally Posted by 4195
(Post 2833010)
I have been told that TRS and drives with transmissions require more horsepower then Bravos to achieve the same speed. Can anyone verify this?
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Originally Posted by 4195
(Post 2831724)
I am interested to hear this as well.
I am running 500hp with CMI's, crosssovers, Bravo's 4 blade 24 p. Boat runs consistently in the low to mid 70's. With a good chop( 3ft ) I am seeing 75mph on gps. I am wondering if a set of labbed props would net anything. Boat won't break 71-72 in flat water. Here's mine... Speed on Gps? 80MPH (full of gas/sticky water) 85MPH (best- 15% slip) Hp? 720 Torque? not sure Drives? Bravo XRs Lowers (stock or shorties)? 2" Shorties props? 28 Bravos prop rotation (in or out)? Out Boost? 6lbs I'm gonna try rotating the props "in" this summer, since the stern seems to need some lift. |
Originally Posted by Havasu Hangin
(Post 2833642)
Wow...what RPM are you turning those 24's to get 75MPH?
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Originally Posted by RebarBox
(Post 2833385)
The speedmasters will handle the higher HP much better than the bravos. You know the Cafes are not light. From your question - sounds like your hunting higher speeds.
It takes HP to move a Cafe. It takes more HP to move one to the higher speeds. Heavy boat with high HP - avoid the bravo. My 2.75 cents. Your boat is also able to turn better props than a bravo, which makes a huge difference on how the boat stays hooked up. You're definitely right about how to make a Cafe or straight Gun go, throw horsepower at it, lots of it. :drink: |
Originally Posted by Havasu Hangin
(Post 2833642)
Wow...what RPM are you turning those 24's to get 75MPH?
Here's mine... Speed on Gps? 80MPH (full of gas/sticky water) 85MPH (best- 15% slip) Hp? 720 Torque? not sure Drives? Bravo XRs Lowers (stock or shorties)? 2" Shorties props? 28 Bravos prop rotation (in or out)? Out Boost? 6lbs I'm gonna try rotating the props "in" this summer, since the stern seems to need some lift. |
Originally Posted by 4195
(Post 2833796)
I am spinning it @5200rpms.
Do you have 1.36 ratio drives? |
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