Go Back  Offshoreonly.com > Technical > Prop Talk
I'd like to turn a few more rpms. >

I'd like to turn a few more rpms.

Notices

I'd like to turn a few more rpms.

Thread Tools
 
Old 06-17-2006 | 10:01 PM
  #1  
Payton's Avatar
Thread Starter
Charter Member #927
 
Joined: Jan 2001
Posts: 4,834
Likes: 2
From: IN
Default I'd like to turn a few more rpms.

I'm running twin 454mags now putting out 425 hp, in a 34' Super Hawaii. I'm spinning labbed 25" Mirage Plus at 4600 rpm and getting 67-68 gps top speed. That is only 7-8% slip.
Over the winter I took out a very slight hook maybe a 1/16" in the last 4" of my hull and took out most of a 1/8" rocker that was about 4' from the transom. After the bottom work I have picked up 200 rpm and 4mph. When trimming up I don't have the propshafts up to level with the bottom yet. I stop trimming when I don't gain any more speed.
I would like to get my rpm up to 4900-5000. How can I do that?
Payton is offline  
Reply
Old 06-19-2006 | 03:58 PM
  #2  
throttleup's Avatar
Registered
 
Joined: Mar 2002
Posts: 5,143
Likes: 1
From: Cajun Country
Default Re: I'd like to turn a few more rpms.

So you said you picked up 200 RPM with the bottom work, so are you running 4800 now?

Julie
throttleup is offline  
Reply
Old 06-19-2006 | 06:12 PM
  #3  
bbladesprops's Avatar
Offshoreonly Advertiser
20 Year Member
Offshoreonly Advertiser
 
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 3,878
Likes: 47
From: Princeton, Wisconsin
Smile Re: I'd like to turn a few more rpms.

If you are at 4600 your correct on the slip #. If you are at 4800, the slip is 11%.

The prop can be worked more to get the extra 200 rpm. However, the Mirage props can be tricky. You can get the rpm and lose the speed. It depends on who did the first Lab work and then on what we see when we look at the prop.
__________________
Brett Anderson / BBLADES Professional Propellers
920-295-4435 http://www.bblades.com/
[email protected]
bbladesprops is offline  
Reply
Old 06-19-2006 | 06:23 PM
  #4  
Payton's Avatar
Thread Starter
Charter Member #927
 
Joined: Jan 2001
Posts: 4,834
Likes: 2
From: IN
Default Re: I'd like to turn a few more rpms.

I am at 4600 now. Houston Propellar did the prop work for me.
I like the slip numbers I have. It seems to run higher in the water than last year, I think my bottom work is paying off.
It is a staggered setup by the way.
Payton is offline  
Reply
Old 06-19-2006 | 06:28 PM
  #5  
bbladesprops's Avatar
Offshoreonly Advertiser
20 Year Member
Offshoreonly Advertiser
 
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 3,878
Likes: 47
From: Princeton, Wisconsin
Smile Re: I'd like to turn a few more rpms.

We can get 200 more out of those.

Can't get to 59-6000 though without increasing slip or depitching them.
__________________
Brett Anderson / BBLADES Professional Propellers
920-295-4435 http://www.bblades.com/
[email protected]
bbladesprops is offline  
Reply
Old 06-19-2006 | 06:42 PM
  #6  
Payton's Avatar
Thread Starter
Charter Member #927
 
Joined: Jan 2001
Posts: 4,834
Likes: 2
From: IN
Default Re: I'd like to turn a few more rpms.

Brett, I just left you a msg. I'll call tomorrow.
Payton is offline  
Reply
Old 06-20-2006 | 03:38 PM
  #7  
throttleup's Avatar
Registered
 
Joined: Mar 2002
Posts: 5,143
Likes: 1
From: Cajun Country
Default Re: I'd like to turn a few more rpms.

We find that many of the HP props are not worth re-working. We typically won't work on them for a variety of reasons.

I would be careful about putting a lot of money in those props.

Matt
throttleup is offline  
Reply
Old 06-20-2006 | 04:29 PM
  #8  
bbladesprops's Avatar
Offshoreonly Advertiser
20 Year Member
Offshoreonly Advertiser
 
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 3,878
Likes: 47
From: Princeton, Wisconsin
Smile Re: I'd like to turn a few more rpms.

That's why we have to see the props before making the final determination. Depending on who did the props and at what point in their careers, we see different and inconsistent product.
__________________
Brett Anderson / BBLADES Professional Propellers
920-295-4435 http://www.bblades.com/
[email protected]
bbladesprops is offline  
Reply
Old 06-25-2006 | 02:40 PM
  #9  
Payton's Avatar
Thread Starter
Charter Member #927
 
Joined: Jan 2001
Posts: 4,834
Likes: 2
From: IN
Default Re: I'd like to turn a few more rpms.

Anyone have a right handed 25p Mirage, not plus. I have a left handed . I'd like to complete the set for spares.
Payton is offline  
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
niceguy
General Q & A
9
05-08-2008 10:08 AM
Ken N
General Q & A
1
07-22-2007 12:51 AM
electrical1
General Q & A
5
07-28-2004 11:04 PM
electrical1
General Q & A
1
12-27-2003 11:22 PM
Ratchet
General Q & A
15
01-25-2003 10:39 AM

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On



Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service

Copyright © 2026 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.