cigarette cafe in need of prop help
05-28-2006 | 07:57 PM
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From: Old Saybrook CT
cigarette cafe in need of prop help
I have recently repowered my boat with new 500 HP the boat will not go over 4950 rpm I am using a set of Bravo 25p 3 blades. Believe or not I am getting 74 out of it. I need to know what would be best route 3 or 4 blades and wwhat pitch? The boat has bravos 1:5 ratio. Also what can I expect to gain in mph once a gain 250 rpms?
05-29-2006 | 07:54 PM
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Re: cigarette cafe in need of prop help
You didn't mention your red line or the rev limiter setting. If your red line is 52-5300 and you have full tanks and a couple passengers you may be in good. shape. As you burn off fuel you will pick up some R's.
If you are to be at 5600 to 6000 you have too much prop at her right now.
If you are to be at 5600 to 6000 you have too much prop at her right now.
