most performance gain for $$$$
 

opinions on most top end gains either exhaust or lab finishing bravo 1 prop. i have a 1998 26 sonic 502 efi with az speed and marine re-calib. ecu , k+n flame arrestor , msd ignit. and adl fuel reg . (42psi) and adv. timing from 8 -10 deg, gained 2.5 mph going from 23p mirage plus labbed 5,000rpm wot( before additions )
to a stock 24p bravo 1 non-labbed prop at 4,850 wot. question wood i gain more mph from labbing the new 24p bravo 1 prop or adding and imco exhaust ? would like to run 5,000-5,100 wot.

lab the prop/ITS FREE IF WE CAN'T MAKE YOU HAPPY
 

Labbing the prop would be the least expensive, and you may get more for your money this way ,if we can't make you Happy IT'S FREE.

ttt

Ya never know until ya try.
My story
Boat came with a 25 Mirage Plus stock form. I bought a 24 Bravo 1 in stock form and lost 3.5 to 4 mph. I sent Bravo 1 to Mercury Racing and had it labbed. Gained rpm and maybe 1 mph. (Very weird) Sent it back to Mercury. Second round the same with less rpm.
(In all fairness though it is hard to evaluate changes when you wait a few weeks for your prop to come back and then test it again. But I did the best I could trying to repeat the same weight and using GPS and 2 tachs.)

Then I got to try a Rev 4 by Merc. It was a 23 pitch four blade with a diameter of 14 5/8". In stock form it was 2.5 mph faster than my labbed 24 Bravo 1. This test was done back to back. I changed the props in the water.

26 Sonic
 

Hey, I noticed your location, we are very familiar with, where you live, My girlfriend grew up around there, and has a Aunt that lives in Newburgh. But back to the prop, shoot a e-mail to me, with contact #, and the best time to call, and I would be glad to discuss it more in detail. Thanks

THE BOTTOM OF THE BOAT...and prop work...

THE BOTTOM OF THE BOAT...

Speed gains
 

Joey is on the money. Having the bottom inspected and the prop work will surely give you the biggest bang for your buck! Determining the proper propeller size and the appropriate adjustments will help you to acheive your "Top End" goal. Blueprinting the prop is an option which usually yields speed gains. We utilize a 3D electronic imaging system to ensure that your prop is to the highest of tolerance. This ensures that your prop is TRUE to Pitch. Check out our web-site under clients and you will see the success we have had with Blueprinting props.

Julie
Throttle Up Propellers
877-842-6855

DON't get sucked into buying an "OFF THE SHELF" prop that is labed...ALL too often people think a TOP END prop is the way to go...they really know what they are doing and they ARE not guessing!....they support DONZI for a reason!!they spent(d) COUNTLESS hours real world testing...

ps...call EVERYONE else in the prop biz FIRST....then give throttle up a call...i takes about 1 min to figure out they have stand alone methods and customer service that is unmatched.

Thank you Joey. Our customers goals are very important to us. We take great pride in our work and the services we offer. We invite any of you to call with any questions that you may have or advice you may need...that is why we are here!

Regards,
Julie
Throttle Up Propellers
877-842-6855

Sounds like there is a battle for some business!!:D :eek: :confused: :D

Audacity, talk to me more about modifications that can be done to the bottom of the boat. Mine runs 95 to 98 on GPS on a stock Baja bottom, and I would love to see 3 digits with the motor that is currently in the boat. Thanks Craig.

SOULD be no problem then!...actully someone (that REALLY KNOWS) needs to assess the bottom correctly. then go from there...the $$ is not that much....just time consuming....you never know what it may need:rolleyes:

that is....if top end is all your looking for???

yES... PLEASE TELL...OH GREAT ONE!:D

WHAT DO YA MEAN JOEY...ASSESS THE BOTTOM? BLUEPRINT THE HULL???

The WETTE VETTE is a calm water boat that does everything very well. It corners at 70 plus like it is on a rail and there is no chine walk at 95 plus. Like I said it is a calm water boat, but actually does pretty good on a boat chopped lake for a 21 footer. It does great on top end, but ya know seeing high 90's on that GPS makes you pretty pumped and that last couple MPH will put it in the 100 MPH club. A new motor WILL get me there, but the current 496 has proven itself to be very reliable and I don't want to change that. Who can assess my hull? Anyone in the Michigan / Indiana area? I don't have time to haul it to Florida or Cali.:p

yes...in MI here

i thought it was a 25 OL...is it a bravo or alpha?

How about a 38 BadBoy power boat with 2-500 hp over 90 mph

Mine is a Bravo (Imco shortie) boat.

what is a badboy 38??...not too many boat are 90mph + boats with 500's!!