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..

I've got a bone stock 2008 38ZR. Staggered 525s, 1.50 ratio XRs on ITS transoms. The boat came with 34 Maximus props (I believe in the 15-1/4" diameter) as well as a set of 5 blade 33 Herings from the old owner.... I found them to be a touch large to swing and was actually struggling to come on plane when giving it any sort of power (whether due to being wore out or some prior work, they would blow out hard and not want to bite. And yes, before it is said, I do know that the blowout on staggered setups is normal as I've ran many over the years, but this setup was excessive.) That being said, I've since swapped to 32P 15-5/8" diameter Maximus and the boat seemed to like them. The only complaint I have with them is that in good water, the boat is laying pretty decently into the limiters with this setup so some more tweaking will be needed from there.

Responding to many thank you yes its an ITS drive 1.5 525 boat I did purchase a set of 31 6 blade herrings gave me a little more rpm liked the ride a little better. seems closer. Im not a b Blade fan no thanks. 34 maximus was I believe the prop It probably came with. My GPS messed up this weekend so I didn't get a good number on it I can tell you it only ran 75 before seems pitiful.

Also have a 38Zr experiencing the same issues you are. I have 525s and xr/its with 32p 5 blades. I feel like and have heard from several other owners that this should be a mid 80 mph boat and im not seeing it, 77-78 tops. From what others are saying maybe I should look into the 30P maximus props. Love the boat, just feel like it should get out a little easier and have a little more up top.
-Steve