Classic 22 porpoise?
 

Hello, I owned a Z21 that porpoised and it drove me nuts unless the tabs and drive were completely down. I am considering purchasing a 22 classic and have read that the 22 also porpoises. Do any 22 classic owners experience this problem? Any help on this will be appreciated.

Re: Classic 22 porpoise?
 

They do if propped wrong. A turbo or a Hydro settles them out real well. Still a bit touchy till you get used to them, but once you you figure out the sweet spots they fly.

Check www.donzi.net for info, and some fast 22's!

Re: Classic 22 porpoise?
 

Mine left the water with every wave till I got a Turbo1 Prop. I was running a Mirage Plus and it was not working out to well. Now its just fine... Like they said prop it right or hold on.

TMANN

Re: Classic 22 porpoise?
 

What is a turbo 1 prop,who makes it,how much is it,and where can you find one?

Re: Classic 22 porpoise?
 

the turbo 1 is turbo propellers (turbo-props.com) mainstay 3 blade prop... many like it much more than the mirage, especially on the classics. the best prices around are from dan's discount propeller in the detroit area. he has a website, i believe it is dansdiscountprops.com or some variation of it.. do a google. search eh.

Jamie

Re: Classic 22 porpoise?
 

Our illustrious, and ever so clever Poodle, can do the same deal on Turbo-props or better.

JH

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Do you have his number?

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305.345.6458
Scott

Re: Classic 22 porpoise?
 

Thank you.Are you sure that is the right #?

Re: Classic 22 porpoise?
 

yup..

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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.

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

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

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:D :D :D

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My 22 Classic with stock 502 and Bravo will porpoise below 3000rpm unless drive is all the way down, don't need any tabs. Use a 25" Mplus prop. After much research, I have heard a labbed 26" Bravo 1 prop is good as well as the Turbo 1.

Re: Classic 22 porpoise?
 

No experience yet, but I hear because I have a TRS with a tranny, that the cg moves forward and it won't tend to porpoise. Poodle???