Prop question - 340 Sport
04-12-2019 | 05:40 PM
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I'm definitely interested in your prop testing. Ben Robertson tried to get me to go w/ Bravo's on my 34's b/c he's had great success w/ them on the Fountain's back in the day BUT Terry & Trond insist that the NT hull does NOT like them.
I've inquired about SportMaster lowers & it was a No Go too.
My new boat and another were tested w/ the Max 5's, all I was told was that they didn't work & the Rev4's performed better. I'm not gonna lie that when I here NO to so many different tuning options that I begin to wonder if they just rather stick w/ what they know or stick w/ the proven but I really don't think thats the case. Nor-tech tends to constantly seek improvement w/ their products, whether that be design, options, fit & finish or performance.
Keep us posted!
I'm definitely interested in your prop testing. Ben Robertson tried to get me to go w/ Bravo's on my 34's b/c he's had great success w/ them on the Fountain's back in the day BUT Terry & Trond insist that the NT hull does NOT like them.
I've inquired about SportMaster lowers & it was a No Go too.
My new boat and another were tested w/ the Max 5's, all I was told was that they didn't work & the Rev4's performed better. I'm not gonna lie that when I here NO to so many different tuning options that I begin to wonder if they just rather stick w/ what they know or stick w/ the proven but I really don't think thats the case. Nor-tech tends to constantly seek improvement w/ their products, whether that be design, options, fit & finish or performance.
Keep us posted!
04-12-2019 | 05:49 PM
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Good thought. I didn't experience any ill handling with the limited time on the change last season, but it certainly might be a concern. With this work I had FJ cut off 3/4 inch of the diffuser ring and tweak the blades to carry the nose better. Should result in a bit less stern lift and better carry the nose at higher rpms. I guess time will tell.
04-15-2019 | 07:21 AM
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12-23-2021 | 03:45 PM
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12-23-2021 | 04:13 PM
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62 top at LOTO with maybe 100 gallons of fuel and perfect conditions. Otherwise count on 60. Sobo showed 65.5 on the recall on their test run in Florida, likely with the 20 some gallons of fuel in it when it got delivered and at sea level. 400s upped top speed about 9mph given all other factors consistent. Interesting enough my over all fuel burn improved over 25% with the 400s.
01-04-2023 | 12:42 PM
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Anyone have experience with raising one hole on twin 350’s? New to me 2017 340 currently running rev 4 19p and just felt like the motors had more to give but props just maxed out. The conversation above leads me to believe that this is a good starting point. Any advice not to or go ahead and start this? I know I need some baseline data first just looking for ideals and advice.
