6 blade Hering props on 382 Fastech?
 

Has anybody tried this prop package. If so, planing, midrange, top speed gains? Engines, boxes or not?!

Thanx

I have not seen them used on a Formula yet however I would expect great results. We put them on a Cig Top Gun twin step with 575sc's and picked up 4 mph top end (from 90-94) and I think it was 8 mph at cruise. I am trying to recall however they may have been 5 blade props. I just remember being impressed that we picked up at top end even though we added the extra blades. You may want to try calling Phill at Lipship as he has a LOT of experience with these props and I am sure can help you out. www.lipship.com

Jon

Thanx Jon for the info. A buddy of mine talked to a poker runner down in Key West at the races in Nov. that had a 42 Fountain w/ stag. 525's and he said he gained 6 mph at cruise and 4ish at top end. I think he had gone from a pair of 4 blades. Would love to here some real world results on a 382!

Thanx again, Tracy

How much are those wheels?

Chaos, I talked to Jim Hering the other day and he said the 6's are 2K per!!! If the above results are valid, can't beat those gains for 4 bills and no decrease in reliability!
Tracy

Tried 5 blade last summer with hardly any change, mid range or top end. Have 575's, Boxes, sport-master lowers.
Was also wondering if you had any news about the port listing issue?
Thanx

I'm running 32 Bravos (non labbed) on my Tiger.

Buddy has an xtra set of 5 blade Herring 30 Pitch.

Wonder if that will help or hurt the top-end.

Any comments?

Big Dog,

What pitch 5 blades did you try on your 382? I presume they were "labbed" Herrings? Still have them available?

Thanks,

Red Dog

Big Dog, how goes it? Had one of your sweatshirts on the other day! The list issue is, how shall I say it? To the side. Every pun intended!!!!!! To long to explain, need a verbal conversation. Hope to have a chat w/ ya!

Kitty42, had some 27 pitch 5 blade Hydro's on my 382(575's w/ ITS) last summer and went w/ a set of 4 blade labbed 32 pitch Mercs. The 5's planed better but cruise and esp. t/e were not so dif. I know my slip % is way to high w/ the 32's. Hope to try the 5 blade Mercs. this summer and decrease slip and increase the good stuff!!! Hope this helps, Give those Hering's a try.

Wrink

Red Dog, Wrink
I believe the pitch was 30 and labbed, they were off my dealers Cig ( top gun ), Dealer is no longer ! I,m sure if you found them they may sell you the props - heck they may even throw in a Cig for the right price ! You might try 770-945-2627, there may be a fowarding number.
As far as the list is concerned, that is - as long as your not viewing this post thru your windshield - ha - give me a call 404 - 626-2600.

big dog

Big Dog, nice meeting you ear to ear. Hope to solve more of the "optical illusions" of the boating industry another day!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Take care, Tracy

Would love to hear how they work.

Wrinkleface,
Hey Man it was good talking to you !
The funniest thing happened to me today - I was traveling along I - 75 in my tow vehicle - actually this afternoon, 1000' altitude, cool temp, conditions were rough, 2,500 RPM's, light breese from the NORTH to the South, and I could be wrong, but I swear, it appeared I was listing to the drivers side - maybe a couple of degrees ! Maybe I should call the factory - take it to my dealer - you don't think it could be, should I say it for fear it could be spreading OI ?
Please Advise !

big dog

:D Yo, Big Dog!

Please be advised to go the opposite way on I-75, place wife in passenger seat with E-Mae in her lap, perform some hard launches and stops and see if driver side list improves or not. If not call dealer as it appears OI's are on the verge of taking over your life! Hang in there buddy. If this fix works, feel free to call anytime for more BS advice.

Good-luck, stay in touch!

Wrink

Wrink,
Looking at the weather this afternoon - 80,s in Miami, 40's here in Atlanta - guess I'll have to pack the shorts and flipflops - Do you have to winterize yours ?
I checked with Delta also - was assured no " \\ " Delta birds. big relief!! Saw where Scott was in Atlantic City at the Boat Show - hope to see him next week.
Give me a call - I'll get us a ( \\ ) report .
Big Dog

:doggy: Big Doggy, you gotz a mean streak in ya. Making me feel like crap not going to the show. I am glad you specified flipflops and not a Thong!!! SCARRRY!! Talk to ya soon. Wrink