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Old 07-14-2025 | 06:32 PM
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The prop I got works fine most of the time. Tubing not so much. Its what I believe to be a labbed Bravo 26p. I dont know much about props so correct me if Im wrong from what u see in pic. Id like something that gets on plane earlier and more torquey if thats possible. I dont need top speed for tubing so not concerned. Id like just a cheapo for the more shallow lakes I go to. Not to hard to switch between the two.

I dont even know what stock one would have been. Maybe it was this IDK. Its a 1997 Checkmate Convincor 253 with the blue Merc in it. I have no idea what the numbers mean other than the 26p. Suggestions?

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Old 07-15-2025 | 06:44 AM
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496BB,

Are there numbers stamped on it anywhere else? Opposite side? Rear hub?

What's your drive ratio?

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Old 07-16-2025 | 01:54 PM
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Only numbers on there. Drave ratio is whatever stock is as far as I know.

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Old 07-16-2025 | 02:29 PM
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Looks stock to me unless its had cup added, that rpm are you spinning @ wot ? what blue engine 500 efi ?
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Old 07-16-2025 | 02:48 PM
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500HP carb. Looks to have material taking off on thickness of blades.....idk honestly. Just trying to buy a stock one that has better hole shot and tq. This ones good for top end it appears. Again this is a new to me boat so Idk.

It will spin to 5000 5100 rpm planed out. Cant plane it too much (as in not much numerically below 7 on gauge) or it washes out. I dont run it this hard though as I want to do valve springs and lifters before I do.
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496BB,

What makes you think it's labbed?

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Get your hands on a 24p four blade to try. I'm sure that'll get you close to what you're looking for.
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I dont. Just what someone had said. I honestly don't know anything about these so I trust you more than what this dude said. Just looking for something more whole shot worthy cheap one.
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Originally Posted by madflavors26
Get your hands on a 24p four blade to try. I'm sure that'll get you close to what you're looking for.
What do I search for? Are diameters all the same, ect. Im a noob...lol.
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might try a 4 blade in a 23 24p give you more bite
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