Checkmate 281 prop help please!
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89' 281. 692hp blown 496, 420 blower, 12" box, bravo 1. Anybody have any advice on where to start? I'm thinkin bravo 26 to start? Or should I maybe go 28 or 30 to start?
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28 to start if gear ratio is 1.5 would be my guess. Is the motor, box or boat new to you? I purchased a single engine, new box installed boat without a prop because the seller didn't have x-dimension dialed in yet with the box. Hard to know what you have until you throw a prop on and get a baseline. Try not to buy a prop before you know what you need (been there).
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Great thanks for the replies! The boat is new to me. It has a 26 on it now, which seemed small to me. I am going to try and get it out next week and see speed and RPM. I will report back.





