outdrive question
 

Hey guys I have a bravo 3 looking to switch to a one what gear ratios are you running I have a 26 legend with a 454 carb also what kind of speed are you getting.thanks

You'll go with a 1.50:1 ratio in a Bravp I drive. What year is your boat?

It is a 95.

Standard 7.4L carb motor? 330 HP? If so, then go with a 1.50:1 Bravo I drive and a Mirage Plus 3-blade prop. I'd start with a 21" pitch loaner prop and see where you are at RPM and performance-wise.

Just curious what are you running boat wise, rpm and prop thanks.

I don't own a PQ. Own a 260 SSi Chaparral with a 496MAG. However, I'm very familiar with your boat and my suggestions apply to most any boat of your boat's size, weight, and HP. You'll want to shoot for 4,500 - 4,600 RPM at WOT with a light load. You should see mid 50's for speed. With your boat's X dimension, a 3 blade Mirage Plus will give you the best all around performance for hole shot/cruising/top end.

Right now on speedo I am at 50 with full tank and 3-4 people is it really worth the expense to change?

You would gain some top end but lose some hole shot and manuverability around the docks. Not sure I would change to a Bravo I unless top end is what is of most importance to you and you plan on adding more HP in the future. How many RPM are you turning in the scenerio above?

i think the top end of a 3 is the same as a 1 . you may want to see how much it would be to convert your lower half over. give water and wheels a call, he could answer all your questions...........

I belive knot would be correct on the top end. You should see about 55mph. I have a 454 mag efi and we run a consistent 60mph and have seen as high as 62 on the perfect day (once). I maybe selling a 21 or 23p mirage plus as I'm going to pick up a Hydromotive Quad 1V X prop. My guess is a 21 would be the right match. You'll have a better resale with the bravo one as well.