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You try spacing down to help leverage the bow yet?

How much bow lift do you need from a Bayliner trawler?

I run 15 rake, merc 5 blade CNC cleavers, 17.75 diameter. It loves trim after 70

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Originally Posted by nailit (Post 4548896)

I dont have a high x, but the rake helped keep my bow up with my Outlaw. The Rev4 had more rake vs the B1 stock form. When I tried the Rev 4, it held the bow up well, better than the B1 until I had bblades lab the B1. I had planned on labbing anyway, so after talking to Brett (bblades), he explained the B1 labbed with better results, so I ended up doing that. Had I found a higher pitched Rev4 to try before labbing.. it may have changed the outcome of which prop i ended up with.

old school 27 squadron single, Konrad mounted at stock Merc X (basically equals 1.5" higher X than stock) and it absolutely loves the increased rake of the Rev 4 prop - best running prop I've ever tried - carries the bow with less trim angle so less speed lost - was different pitch than my B1 so can't comment on the cruise speed. My plan was to have BBlades do a Rev-4 for me after my current engine build, but not sure what pitch I'll need yet, and Nailit's comments from BBlades may change that. Ran the 25 R4 last summer.

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Originally Posted by Team Archer (Post 4549018)

I have found that the high rake angle on high X dimension tends to give a lot of tail lift and makes the boat walk a little. And if it has a heavy bow it wont carry the bow it just picks the back up and bow steers at high speeds.

What kind of boat?
What you`re saying just goes against everything I`ve read.. interesting.

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Originally Posted by ICDEDPPL (Post 4550043)

What kind of boat?
What you`re saying just goes against everything I`ve read.. interesting.

I was thinking the exact same thing....

When it comes to rake, I preferred the Ames 36" leaf rake over the 24" & 18" thatch. Dan if your looking for more bow lift, here are a few options. Start with the washer & dryer. Then out with the AC, stove, dishwasher & fridge. Next go for the lazy boy & couch. I think that would be a great stating point. LMAO. Also there are hotels near marinas. Just saying. Well bow lift problem solved. No charge for this one Dan. Lol. Hope
all is well & hope to see you guys again this summer.
Todd