Re: Classic 22 porpoise?
 

I drove a 22 classic yesterday that had a real porpoise problem. What is it about the TURBO Prop that makes the differance? Which pitch Turbo should be used? The boat has a 496 Mag ( 375HP). How about prop slippage, what could be causing that?

Re: Classic 22 porpoise?
 

I'd try hydromotive too, but you might give something in a 23 pitch for the
Turbo 1.

Re: Classic 22 porpoise?
 

How about the 18 classic - does it porpoise?

Re: Classic 22 porpoise?
 

18 doesnt have the porpoise issue like the 22.. They will chine walk first :) :)

jaroot, I beat dans prices regularly :) :)

Re: Classic 22 porpoise?
 

I Personally am running 25p on a 18 classic 1999. No porpoising, but I on occasion can get a very slight chine around 70mph or so. I can walk & trim it out. To throw in my 2 cents on props, yes props can make a huge difference. Sometimes even brand to brand with the same pitch. Differences come in to play with the rake, cup & height of the props blades, not just the pitch. What may work fine on one boat or hull, may not work ok on another.. Jamie

www.LakesideRestorations.com

Re: Classic 22 porpoise?
 

I have an '05 22 Classic w/stock mirage plus. porpoising is a problem at lower speeds with passengers in the back seat. With 1 or 2 people in the boat the porpoising is easily stopped with the trim. I don't have to drop the tabs.

Re: Classic 22 porpoise?
 

I have a 22' classic with a 502 and a Bravo 1. I switched from a Mirage Plus to a Turbo 1 and the porposing problem went away and picked up a couple of MPH. I put the Mirage back on just to see the difference and the porpoising returned. I think it's just the wrong prop for that boat.

Re: Classic 22 porpoise?
 

From my experience w/ Dan's Prop, don't do business w/ him. Still fighting a cacellation fee of 40.00 when Turbo mistakenly sent me a used prop.
As in the quote, do busines w/ Poodle and at a better price and assurance of getting satisfaction with a quality product w/ no hassle. Dan's Prop is on my **** list.

Re: Classic 22 porpoise?
 

Plus we know where Poodle lives...... you know ..... if there was a dispute.... :) See you in Feb Poodle.....

Re: Classic 22 porpoise?
 

ShinyApe vs MadDog......my money's on the 'Dog..... :D