382 Props: Merc vs. Hydromotive
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From: Sarasota,FL & Saugatuck, MI
Anybody have experience comparing the 2 with 500EFI's?
Is one faster than the other?
Are the diameters interchangable/equal?
Thanks.
Is one faster than the other?
Are the diameters interchangable/equal?
Thanks.
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Originally Posted by TRICK
Soooo.....what were the results???
Try Julie @ Throttle Up.
I got a 5 MPH higher cruise w/Hydro 4 blades. Maybe 1 MPH more top end.
I never got around to trying 5 blades, but that's what the new 382's com with, so they may be better.
You can borrow before you buy . . . just like Trick Marine! Right?
#4
ApachePete,
Can you give us an example of speed vs rpm at 3500 and 4000 rpm with the bravo's and the hydro's and the pitch. I have been trying a few different props and cannot beat the cruise of the 28 bravo's (50 mph @ 3500 rpm ) some of the props are five blade. Jeff
Can you give us an example of speed vs rpm at 3500 and 4000 rpm with the bravo's and the hydro's and the pitch. I have been trying a few different props and cannot beat the cruise of the 28 bravo's (50 mph @ 3500 rpm ) some of the props are five blade. Jeff
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Originally Posted by WAGS382
ApachePete,
Can you give us an example of speed vs rpm at 3500 and 4000 rpm with the bravo's and the hydro's and the pitch. I have been trying a few different props and cannot beat the cruise of the 28 bravo's (50 mph @ 3500 rpm ) some of the props are five blade. Jeff
Can you give us an example of speed vs rpm at 3500 and 4000 rpm with the bravo's and the hydro's and the pitch. I have been trying a few different props and cannot beat the cruise of the 28 bravo's (50 mph @ 3500 rpm ) some of the props are five blade. Jeff
The boat and the data are in FL: I'm in MI.
As I remember, the cruise @ 3,500 with Bravo 28's was also 50. It was 54 with Hyrdos.
I don't recall speeds @ 4,000 rpm's.




