Best Prop for Fountains?
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Best Prop for Fountains?
I am going to be trying props for my 35' soon and was wondering if I am going to be staying with a 4 blade, do the Quad 4's or Bravo's make more sense? I have heard that the Hydro is best for top speed, however, I have also heard that the labbed Bravo is just as good if not better. Any opinions?
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Re: Best Prop for Fountains?
Give Brett at BBlades a call. I am sure he can help you find the right props. He came straight from Mercury Racing and he knows his trade very well.
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The year is right under my name. 2001 Fountain, Classic. Goal is top speed and great mid-range numbers. I am definitely going for the top numbers. Thanks.
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Originally Posted by throttleup
I would recommend Hydro QIV's for top end.
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And if the X was raised via - 2" lowers , would the recommendation be the same ?
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Originally Posted by Rebel_Heart
I am going to be trying props for my 35' soon and was wondering if I am going to be staying with a 4 blade, do the Quad 4's or Bravo's make more sense? I have heard that the Hydro is best for top speed, however, I have also heard that the labbed Bravo is just as good if not better. Any opinions?
From my experiences with the 35's the Hydro QIV's are faster props on the boat. But I really think your goals should be taken into consideration. What is it that your are trying to achieve or improve?
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Re: Best Prop for Fountains?
Good question Ragged Edge. That is my question, also. I would hate buy props now and then purchase different ones in a short time.
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We had a 2000 35 Lightning, standard length gear case. 5 blades Hydromotives, 27 pitch, running 1.36 gear ratio. They were good planing, and crusing, slower on the top end by 3-4 mph. The B1's 30 pitch, good planing slower by 3-4 mph about the same speed as the 5 blades. Hydromotive 4 blades, fastest top end, slower to plane, and slipped more when crusing. But it just depends on what you want.
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Originally Posted by Rebel_Heart
Good question Ragged Edge. That is my question, also. I would hate buy props now and then purchase different ones in a short time.
So throttleup can you explain the reasons ? Don't be afraid to get technical, I think we can understand.