Hydro 5 Blade
12-24-2021 | 11:52 PM
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Are you sure your stern lift problem is due to the prop. I have a hard time seeing a Bravo prop is creating too much stern lift. Maybe your drive is too high and drive itself is trying to surf the wake. Also your description says, "the faster I run the deeper I bury the stern". If that is indeed happening, you need stern LIFT.
I think it is best to give up some basic info. What Make, model, length is your boat? Where is your prop shaft in relation to your hull. Are you 2,3,4" below it?
I think it is best to give up some basic info. What Make, model, length is your boat? Where is your prop shaft in relation to your hull. Are you 2,3,4" below it?
12-25-2021 | 02:46 AM
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What I was saying is it runs faster with more weight because the stern is deeper and is getting more bow lift. At WOT it seems to I would not say bury the bow but definitely dig a bit. I did go to -2" shorties and the boat does like them with this exception. It feels as though if I could get more bow lift it would be ideal. I am within 100 Rpm of what my builder would call ideal.
12-27-2021 | 12:37 AM
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If your within 100 RPM of ideal RPM, then I would send those 32's out to be labbed and add a little cup to them for bow lift. From what you posted that's my thoughts. Bblades and FJ propeller both do great work. FJ Propeller just worked a set of Maximus props for me and they were in contact with me as soon as they arrived. Also had them back within about a week from when they called me.
12-27-2021 | 06:17 AM
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I have a hydro P5X that I sent for labbing. Running a labbed bravo1fs also.
The p5x was some of the WORST new props my lab-guy had seen, and that guy is a known, serious professional with props here in sweden.
Fun to have paid a decent amount of Cash for a prop that was uneven, unbalanced and too thin on 2 blades near the hub.
Havent ran it after labbing, but before I lost 2 knots compared to the bravo, but the grip is awesome. And real smooth ride.
The p5x was some of the WORST new props my lab-guy had seen, and that guy is a known, serious professional with props here in sweden.
Fun to have paid a decent amount of Cash for a prop that was uneven, unbalanced and too thin on 2 blades near the hub.
Havent ran it after labbing, but before I lost 2 knots compared to the bravo, but the grip is awesome. And real smooth ride.
12-27-2021 | 07:19 AM
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I have a hydro P5X that I sent for labbing. Running a labbed bravo1fs also.
The p5x was some of the WORST new props my lab-guy had seen, and that guy is a known, serious professional with props here in sweden.
Fun to have paid a decent amount of Cash for a prop that was uneven, unbalanced and too thin on 2 blades near the hub.
Havent ran it after labbing, but before I lost 2 knots compared to the bravo, but the grip is awesome. And real smooth ride.
The p5x was some of the WORST new props my lab-guy had seen, and that guy is a known, serious professional with props here in sweden.
Fun to have paid a decent amount of Cash for a prop that was uneven, unbalanced and too thin on 2 blades near the hub.
Havent ran it after labbing, but before I lost 2 knots compared to the bravo, but the grip is awesome. And real smooth ride.
Last edited by endeavour32; 12-28-2021 at 06:37 AM.
12-27-2021 | 07:54 AM
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I have a hydro P5X that I sent for labbing. Running a labbed bravo1fs also.
The p5x was some of the WORST new props my lab-guy had seen, and that guy is a known, serious professional with props here in sweden.
Fun to have paid a decent amount of Cash for a prop that was uneven, unbalanced and too thin on 2 blades near the hub.
Havent ran it after labbing, but before I lost 2 knots compared to the bravo, but the grip is awesome. And real smooth ride.
The p5x was some of the WORST new props my lab-guy had seen, and that guy is a known, serious professional with props here in sweden.
Fun to have paid a decent amount of Cash for a prop that was uneven, unbalanced and too thin on 2 blades near the hub.
Havent ran it after labbing, but before I lost 2 knots compared to the bravo, but the grip is awesome. And real smooth ride.
12-27-2021 | 01:25 PM
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12-27-2021 | 01:38 PM
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I have a hydro P5X that I sent for labbing. Running a labbed bravo1fs also.
The p5x was some of the WORST new props my lab-guy had seen, and that guy is a known, serious professional with props here in sweden.
Fun to have paid a decent amount of Cash for a prop that was uneven, unbalanced and too thin on 2 blades near the hub.
Havent ran it after labbing, but before I lost 2 knots compared to the bravo, but the grip is awesome. And real smooth ride.
The p5x was some of the WORST new props my lab-guy had seen, and that guy is a known, serious professional with props here in sweden.
Fun to have paid a decent amount of Cash for a prop that was uneven, unbalanced and too thin on 2 blades near the hub.
Havent ran it after labbing, but before I lost 2 knots compared to the bravo, but the grip is awesome. And real smooth ride.
