WOT rms seem low
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That 330 H.P. big block your buddy's boat has will produce alot more torque than your 300 h.p. 350 small block will. He is runnin about 10 mph faster than you. I would say that is fairly close given the differences in the engines. You may gain a couple mph by the 17P prop..
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I guess I should have said that it is the same boat as mine. My buddy is also running a small block chevy. And that is why I am wondering where I can make up the loss, I havent had a chance to see what he is running for a prop yet though
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Griff, current setup is a 3 blade but like I said I dont think it is in very good shape. The blades seem thin and the hub surface is somewhat rough. So just to clarify, your saying that a good 17p 3 blade is the direction I should go? Also the carb is only 600cfm, would switching that out to a 650 with a mechanical secondary help at all?
I have run 600 CFM Holley Double Pumpers on 350 Chevy's with great success. A 650 Marine is hard to find...good luck.
Before you buy another carb ($500 new ) go back to basics. Make sure you have no blockage in your fuel system...I have seen as have others a dirty fuel filter or water separator restrict fuel pressure enough to cause a problem like yours. Double check all your lines for kinks or restrictions.
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Griff, current setup is a 3 blade but like I said I dont think it is in very good shape. The blades seem thin and the hub surface is somewhat rough. So just to clarify, your saying that a good 17p 3 blade is the direction I should go? Also the carb is only 600cfm, would switching that out to a 650 with a mechanical secondary help at all?
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Thanks for all the input everyone it is greatly appreciated. I am going to give everything another once over and try to do some prop testing in the next couple of weeks. I'll keep you all posted, thanks again guys.