what props are proper...
 

I need some guidence from the powerplay crew. I bought a 95 33' sport deck this sept. Its got carbed hp500's, hydromotive iv's 28 pitch not labbed. The most i can get out of her is 4800 rpm. i gps at 74 with 5 guys all well over 200#'s and about 180 gal of fuel. I was also on flat water. I realize i had a heavy load but even with two guys and full tanks i still only turn 4800. Should I lab the props i have or try 26's.

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Well think of 180 gal of fuel as 1250 lbs and 5 200+lbs guys at another 1000 pounds. That is 2250+ pound in the boat. A HP500 only rev's between 5150rpm and 5300rpm if you are lucky. Your not far off. Try running it with half tanks and no people.

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I'd agree, wait until spring, run with a couple people and half tanks on 2-3 foot chop, if you don't see 5000, then I would lab 'em and get 150-200 more rpm. My .02

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With 2 guys and full fuel i was still only @ 4800. Im thinking just labbing them will do. Thanks guys. :D

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Don't look for a miricle in labbing the prop's. Mine are labbed and I really do not see an whole lot of difference. I had to run regular 28's while the origional went back to merc to be redone, but thats another story in itself. I have gotten about 82.?? on my GPS and that was with both sets at about 5200. But I may also be doing something wrong. I am still getting used to my boat(May).

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I would dump the guys for 3 118 lb women. Just a thought! :D :D :D :eek:

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I like the way you think Trader1 - about the women. :D :D

So did you pick up any rpm's after you labbed?? Sounds like you didn't. Or did you lab 30's and leave the 28's stock????

From what I've heard and read - 82 is right in the range for 500's. SO you are right on.

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Dk, Mine are labbed 28's. Although I did not have the GPS on the day the props went on I really did not see or feel any difference. But then again I only had run it in a poker run and then put it away for the season. And thanks for the info! Arent they fun!!!!

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I knew someone would say that after i posted it. :D Ya know sometimes ya just gotta have a guys day out. :drink: :drink:

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And I mean 3 women you don't know! And have no interest in anything long term, sorry but that beats a day with the guys.