38 zr struggeling
 

I Recently bought a 38 ZR I have a long way to go to get this thing right Im wanting to talk to some others its a 525 staggered .. maximus props

Help us help you. What are you struggling with? Current drives and prop pitch if that is an area you need help with. :rolleyes:

Boat rides terrible slaps water just don't do anything good I bought some 6 blade herrings today 31p trying to get it out of the water get it to ride the 525 are just way too little power for this boat probably gona put the wipple kits on them for the time. It has the 34 5blade maximus props on it don't have enough motor to turn them Its a pretty boat not much more I can say good

Have you spoken with BBlades yet? What do you have for top end now? Do you have the stock props or know what it was tested and delivered with?

34 Maximus is way too much prop for that boat. 30’s are more like it. I run 33’s on my o/l that is quite a bit lighter than that boat.

How fast do you think this boat should run??? With the 34's you are setting your expectations as a 100+ MPH boat and even the 31's you are saying mid 90's. I'd think 30 Maximus on the big side and probably more like 28p Maximus or 30p Bravo 1's

If that is a stock set up you should have 1.50 ratio XR's and the boat should run 86-88 and should be propped accordingly. As was pointed out you are propped for 700+ HP mills pushing that boat over 100 MPH.
I've ridden in several 525 XR 38 boats and while I agree the boat wants more HP they rode great with 525's.

Waaaaaaaaay over propped..... My 38 Cigarette w/525.... ran 32 bravo 4 blade. 5 and 6 blades are not meant for a Bravo XR set up..... too much load if you want the drives to last.
32's should be the prop you should run... should be a solid 85mph boat.... Call Bob Teague.... he will get you the props you need for this boat.

Whoever talked you into hearing 6 blades..... return them :)

Agree 1000% & you should call Bob Teague. Bob will know exactly what props to run. My gut says 30P 5 blades Boat should run mid 80"s with stock 525's

34 Maxximus is way too much prop. I am running a 38 with Ilmor 625's and don't run 34's. I have a set of Maxximus 30's maybe you could try out. You would definitely be a lot more impressed with the boat propped right..