Go Back  Offshoreonly.com > Technical > Prop Talk
what props >

what props

Notices

what props

Thread Tools
 
Old 12-27-2006 | 02:16 PM
  #1  
grimmy's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered
 
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 258
Likes: 0
From: LAS VEGAS, NV
Default what props

i have 21p three blades on my 93 cig top gun with trs's, stock 425hp mercs., 1 to 1 trans., just sits on the limiters at 5200rpm. i'd like to get some more top end, what should i do?
grimmy is offline  
Reply
Old 12-27-2006 | 03:04 PM
  #2  
BY U BOY's Avatar
Registered
 
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 8,779
Likes: 1
From: HOUSTON ,TX
Default Re: what props

Try A Brovo 1 24p
BY U BOY is offline  
Reply
Old 12-27-2006 | 03:50 PM
  #3  
grimmy's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered
 
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 258
Likes: 0
From: LAS VEGAS, NV
Default Re: what props

will a bravo 1 fit my trs's, three or four blade, will it slip enough, will i get enough bite at the same time? when it's all said and done, what kind of gains can i exspect??? help
grimmy is offline  
Reply
Old 12-27-2006 | 04:10 PM
  #4  
StillHaulin@63's Avatar
Registered
 
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 361
Likes: 0
From: California
Default Re: what props

I tend to agree with the Bravo/1 24p 4-blade suggestion. I can't speak to the compatibility (fit) question but I recently switched from a 3-blade 23p Mirage Plus to a 4-blade 22" Bravo/1 prop for my 23' Baja with a 454 Mag.

The 4-blade seem to provide too much sternlift to my boat so I had the it cupped and extended the pitch to 23" in order to gain some bow lift and retain the 23" spin. It's worked out quite well!

With the 4-blade, you'll be pleasantly surprised at the additional "bite" and fantastic mid-range responsiveness. But if your bow needs lift to run efficiently, you'll have to modify (cup) them to obtain it.

If the 4-blade can propel your hull properly, I suspect an unlabbed B1 24p should reach close to 4700-4900rpm. With the 24" spin compared to the present 21", it should be a substancial speed increase.

Last edited by StillHaulin@63; 12-27-2006 at 04:17 PM.
StillHaulin@63 is offline  
Reply
Old 12-27-2006 | 04:14 PM
  #5  
throttleup's Avatar
Registered
 
Joined: Mar 2002
Posts: 5,143
Likes: 1
From: Cajun Country
Default Re: what props

Grimmy,

Can you please give us further details on your current props and set up. How much throttle do you still have available, if any, when you hit the rev limiter? I would indeed recommend 4B props as well, they will simply carry the boat better and the overall performance will improve as well.

Julie
throttleup is offline  
Reply
Old 12-27-2006 | 11:26 PM
  #6  
grimmy's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered
 
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 258
Likes: 0
From: LAS VEGAS, NV
Default Re: what props

Originally Posted by grimmy
i have 21p three blades on my 93 cig top gun with trs's, stock 425hp mercs., 1 to 1 trans., just sits on the limiters at 5200rpm. i'd like to get some more top end, what should i do?
i'm on the limiters all the time, i must have a few hundered rpm to spare, what do you think???
Attached Thumbnails what props-dsc01411rs2.jpg  
grimmy is offline  
Reply
Old 12-28-2006 | 08:13 AM
  #7  
throttleup's Avatar
Registered
 
Joined: Mar 2002
Posts: 5,143
Likes: 1
From: Cajun Country
Default Re: what props

So I am ssuming that you still have throttle available when you initially hit the limiters. I would think that starting with 24P Bravo I props will give you the information you will need to make a prop decision. I have 24P Bravo I props available for testing when you are ready. Let me know if I can be of assistance.

Julie
throttleup is offline  
Reply
Old 01-02-2007 | 07:45 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: what props

I just thought I'd throw in another idea.

Stick to the 3 blade props and modify them slightly. Your hull is a big 3 blade fan as far as top speed is concerned.

We also have the full line of Mirage Plus, Revolution 4 and Bravo 1 props for testing. Give us a call if we can help.
__________________
Brett Anderson / BBLADES Professional Propellers
920-295-4435 http://www.bblades.com/
[email protected]
bbladesprops is offline  
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
mcprodesign
General Boating Discussion
1
06-08-2008 07:54 PM
diggster69
Prop Talk
2
02-06-2008 07:59 PM
HOTTZU98
General Q & A
3
05-13-2005 07:43 AM
raiseyourdrive
General Boating Discussion
8
09-15-2004 08:23 AM
dougB
General Q & A
0
05-06-2003 04:16 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.