Props for a Pantera 24
07-10-2006, 12:58 PM
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Re: Props for a Pantera 24
Figured I'd update. Tried the Hydro and the boat definitely runs flatter like I figured it would. But, it took a lot of trim and I lost a few mph top speed. I have a 26 Bravo 1 I am going to try.
I've been running the 25 Mirage(standard) more and I have found the "sweet spot" with the tabs and I am feeling much more comfortable running the boat. But, I still think it should be faster.
I've been running the 25 Mirage(standard) more and I have found the "sweet spot" with the tabs and I am feeling much more comfortable running the boat. But, I still think it should be faster.
07-10-2006, 04:52 PM
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Re: Props for a Pantera 24
Originally Posted by noboat
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.
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.
07-10-2006, 06:34 PM
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Re: Props for a Pantera 24
Honestly I am pretty happy with the handling of the boat now that I have I played with the tabs. I am going to try the Bravo 1 and if I can get the same top speeds as the Mirage with better bite I will stick with that. If not I'll stick to the Mirage.
I would like to see more speed out of the boat but I'm thinking I'm going to need more power! The speeds I posted in the original post are 2 people aboard with light gas. With 4 people, coolers and 50+ gallons of fuel I can't even break 70. Usually about 68 or so.
But I did finally get it out in some nice 3'+ chop and it tore right through it!
I would like to see more speed out of the boat but I'm thinking I'm going to need more power! The speeds I posted in the original post are 2 people aboard with light gas. With 4 people, coolers and 50+ gallons of fuel I can't even break 70. Usually about 68 or so.
But I did finally get it out in some nice 3'+ chop and it tore right through it!
07-10-2006, 07:52 PM
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Re: Props for a Pantera 24
A Bravo 1 26 labbed will be the same top end as the Mirage plus 25 but with better all around handling and trim control. I have tried many props on my 24. Good Luck, Chris
07-10-2006, 08:33 PM
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Re: Props for a Pantera 24
Originally Posted by IRONMAN
A Bravo 1 26 labbed will be the same top end as the Mirage plus 25 but with better all around handling and trim control. I have tried many props on my 24. Good Luck, Chris
I can tell you that it felt great to get out is some bigger slop. I knew it would be awesome in the rough but the boat definitely exceeded my expectations! My passengers were in awe after the run. They couldn't believe a "little boat" could tear through slop like that!
07-10-2006, 08:53 PM
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Re: Props for a Pantera 24
They are the absolute best in the rough...none better!
Hey Scott, had you ever considered relocating the battery in the U191? I might try it, that boat about torques over
Hey Scott, had you ever considered relocating the battery in the U191? I might try it, that boat about torques over
07-10-2006, 09:34 PM
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Re: Props for a Pantera 24
Originally Posted by Pantera28-650HP
They are the absolute best in the rough...none better!
Hey Scott, had you ever considered relocating the battery in the U191? I might try it, that boat about torques over
Hey Scott, had you ever considered relocating the battery in the U191? I might try it, that boat about torques over
And the third person always rode behind me. Isn't the battery already on the starboard side? With the deep propshaft you can have that boat trimmed up pretty high when you accelerate. I always started trimming immediately after I gave it throttle to get on plane.
Have you pulled some tight high speed corners with it in flat water? That boat will hold a turn like nothing else I have been on!
07-13-2006, 01:23 PM
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Re: Props for a Pantera 24
Tried the Bravo 1 yesterday and I really like the way the boat handles with this prop! Popped right up on plane, no blowout at all, held great in corners, and controlled the attitude of the boat with the drive trim much better. But...it only pulled 67-68 mph with two people and light gas(47-4800 rpm).
This prop is supposed to be labbed but if it was it was a LONG time ago. Leading edges are not sharp at all and it actually has several tiny dings/marks in each blade. If a labbed 26 would get me the top speed of the Mirage(non plus) and still keep the handling that would be my prop of choice!
This prop is supposed to be labbed but if it was it was a LONG time ago. Leading edges are not sharp at all and it actually has several tiny dings/marks in each blade. If a labbed 26 would get me the top speed of the Mirage(non plus) and still keep the handling that would be my prop of choice!
Last edited by onesickpantera; 07-13-2006 at 01:34 PM.
