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looking for prop information ,,, i have a 2001 29ft scarab twin 5.7's mpi ,,, wondering what max speed i should be able to run and a good cruzin'speed ,,, what's a good cruzin RPM to run?
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I would assume they are the 350 MAG MPI's, which is 300HP each, and you have a BravoI setup? I dont have the Scarab, so its not completely apples to apples, but my hardware is as above (ive got a 28zx). My props ar Mirage Plus 23's. I run 71mph with it. I would think your performance would be similar (or better) provided you have the 300hp motors.
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I would assume they are the 350 MAG MPI's, which is 300HP each, and you have a BravoI setup? I dont have the Scarab, so its not completely apples to apples, but my hardware is as above (ive got a 28zx). My props ar Mirage Plus 23's. I run 71mph with it. I would think your performance would be similar (or better) provided you have the 300hp motors.
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they are the cheapie Dart heads. 007 sportsmans with 76 cc chambers and 1.94 valves. and i just found one cracked when i took it to get a really bad valve guide done. i am stuck with an old spare pair of 624's for 1 motor for now. if spending good money, go aluminum. better everything plus another 100+ lbs out of the back of the boat..
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hey guys ,,, have a little information, 2001 29ft scarab, twin 5.7's, bravo 1's, mirage plus 23's, 100gal tank,,, 2 people, 3/4 tank fuel, 4900rpm, wind just right 68mph GPS,,, run 65mph easily,,, I cruise 4000rpm, 55mph,,, been told PowerTech props are a very good choice, talked with them and was told they wouldn't change anything,,, said i'm buying spare set anyway what would you suggest ,,, they ask how it plans out, told them fine, it sometime trys to blow out, but very seldom he suggested OFX 3 blade 24p props ,,,,, wondering about 25p or OFX4 blade ,,, would like some input from ya'll ,, i know cars but just starting with boats
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well i guess because i'm new in this, dont have tons of money to take the first advise i get,,,, i do like to hear from several people with first hand experience with there on boat,,,, thats what this forum is for ,, Right ? ,,,, thanks for ALL information and opinions
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hey guys ,,, have a little information, 2001 29ft scarab, twin 5.7's, bravo 1's, mirage plus 23's, 100gal tank,,, 2 people, 3/4 tank fuel, 4900rpm, wind just right 68mph GPS,,, run 65mph easily,,, I cruise 4000rpm, 55mph,,, been told PowerTech props are a very good choice, talked with them and was told they wouldn't change anything,,, said i'm buying spare set anyway what would you suggest ,,, they ask how it plans out, told them fine, it sometime trys to blow out, but very seldom he suggested OFX 3 blade 24p props ,,,,, wondering about 25p or OFX4 blade ,,, would like some input from ya'll ,, i know cars but just starting with boats