Are you running stock power and if so what top speeds are you seeing on GPS

With the procharger you shouldn't have any trouble with any stock power 29. I have 496 mags. 70mph everyday, 72 - 73 with everything perfect. The 496HO boats run upper 70's.

It would be a race if i swelled up on one with HOs
Bblades are working on my prop situation. Im getting 26% slip witg a 30p b1 at 5200 on the rev limit at 73. Thay sent me a hydromotive P5 to try this weekend and if thay can get my slip down to mid teens ill be in the low 80s id be happy with 80 flat.

You should talk to bob280silencer on the board. He's from down here and had a 280 with big power. Pretty sure he had it running in the 80's. Might be able to compare notes on setup/props.

That is extremely high....what is your prop shaft height?

One inch lower than stock. I have a one inch spacer on the lower. The 280 has a rep of running high slip% because the step is so big it boiles the water at the prop depth. Thats why the BBlades guys are testing that 5 blade. Its made for high X dimension hulls with steps. Thay said we will have to play with the prop depth to tune it all in. May have to go with a 2 inch spacer or possible lower the gimble. Thoes guys are the best and im confident thay will get it all it has to offer.

Ill PM him.

Don't bring a knife to a gun fight.....if your not finished setting up your ride you may be in for a surprise...you just never know...

I still have 2 weeks and im testing and getting info from experts
A few times a week. Were gonna start playing with prop height as soon as that 5 blade comes in. Should be here tuesday. Im excited to see the results. If we can get the slip down to atleast 16% ill be fine.

Maybe Ive just been lucky but my 18 year old Powerquest didnt have one stress crack and neither does my 24 year old Wellcraft. Im sure alot depends on where you boat. Im mostly in lakes with 2-3 footers so the hull isnt getting pounded to death.