Noboat, I'm not too sure about that.
Eitherway, knowing won't solve your problem.
I think mounting some lead upfront would be a decent move.
Would 100lbs make enough difference?

And I think speed wise your doing pretty good w/ a stock 502 415hp.
I was running gps of 74-75, and the new owner in fresh water is running hi 70s on speedo. I didn't have the speedo working. BTW, my engine dynoed 550+hp at 5800.

The weight info was right from Jo. It's minimal but where it's at is important.

Tmone bolted 100lbs to his and he said it made a big difference. Now the question is, do I add weight to the bow or take away weight from the stern!

I'd still like to try a 4 blade to see what is does in the slop.

As for the speeds I think you're right they're decent. But I think the right 3-blade would get me 1-2 mph(maybe a labbed Mirage?) and a 4-blade would get me some better consistant speeds in the slop. I was running the slop the other day and 68.5 was the most I could get because I had to drag some tab.

I am happy with the boat I just know there's a little more there. That's why I started this thread, to see what others have tried and their results!

I'd have to say its easiest to try a 4 blade, then add weight.
You could always swap out that trs for a konrad.
Someone had it done on the west coast... not sure what performance difference there was, but on biggus' cig there was a significant gain.
W/ a konrad you can always up the power to 700+.

That's what I was thinking! Try the 4-blade first.

I have a Bravo drive.

sorry, my bad.

A 1 inch shorty and a labbed 4 blade is a nice combo

I have a 24 Hydromotive Quad IV coming. Hopefully I can get out Friday and test it! I will post results.

Scott,

Did you try putting some weight up front yet?

No, not yet. I wanted to try the Hydro first and see how it handled then go from there.