Adding a Whipple, what prop to try???
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I have a 30' Superboat Y2K. Currently has 600 hp, bravo xr drive, left hand rotation. Spins a 28 4 blade bravo 1 @ 5300 rpm @ 81 mph. I tried a 30 bravo 1 and got 5100 rpm @ 77.5 mph. I've also tried a hydro px-5 26p and got 5500 rpm @ 74 mph.The hull is stepped, X-dim is 1.5" higher than the factory, that's all I know. Dry weight is approx 4500 lbs.
Dustin @ Whipple estimates 800 hp. Any thoughts as to what props to try??
Thanks
Dustin @ Whipple estimates 800 hp. Any thoughts as to what props to try??
Thanks
Last edited by Pure Energy; 10-25-2005 at 06:05 PM.
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Originally Posted by throttleup
What is your wet weight?
What RPM is the peak HP produced?
Julie
What RPM is the peak HP produced?
Julie
Peak hp is @ 5700 rpm
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Well, I would anticipate, from youyr initial post that you will run about 91-93 MPH with the new power. So that being said you will need to run a 30P propeller to achieve this speed. I wuold baseline the propellers you have and post results or feel free to call me with them. Safe Testing.
Julie
Julie
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Adding 200 hp is worth a addition of a couple inches of pitch or 400 rpm. You were were able to turn the 28 at 5300 which means it will be a perfect prop to test with.
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