Prop test ??
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Prop test ??
Just tested a PowerTech OFX 4 blade, 22p., 15.25 d and 454 with an alpha SS on an 87 Donzi Z25. Only got 3800 rpm and 52 mph gps. Love the way it seems to lift the whole boat when trimmed out. What prop should I run to pick my rpms back up to 4600 without dropping mph so much?
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I would try the Revolution 4 in a 21". I think you will gain both speed and rpm's. If your prop shaft centerline is deep, 6" or more below bottom, try a Mirage+ 21" as well. With a 454, I would be carefull, running that amount of power with a big 15"+dia. 4 blade prop thru the Alpha.
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I would try the Revolution 4 in a 21". I think you will gain both speed and rpm's. If your prop shaft centerline is deep, 6" or more below bottom, try a Mirage+ 21" as well. With a 454, I would be carefull, running that amount of power with a big 15"+dia. 4 blade prop thru the Alpha.
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Just noticed your numbers don't add up. What gear do you have in your drive? Your tach might be off. If you have a 1.5 gear, your slip is 1%, and that is not happening.
Anyway. Going down 1" in pitch and 3/4" in dia. will net you about 300 rpms and about 450 with the M+. If your rpm's are 3800 and your GPS is off, you'll need a 19" to get in your rpm range, maybe even less. If it is your tach that is off, and you run, let's say 11% and you're actually spinning the prop @ 4200 rpm's the 21" is right. Last option is, that the prop is wrong and is 24" of true pitch, then the numbers look ok again. Bottom line is, you'll need to figure this out. If you know the GPS and RPM's are right, your prop is off, you need the 19" as baseline prop. If the tach show 400 rpm's or so too low, try a 21" as baseline, and if GPS is off, it's the 19" again. Hope this makes sense, I'm a bit sleepy.
Anyway. Going down 1" in pitch and 3/4" in dia. will net you about 300 rpms and about 450 with the M+. If your rpm's are 3800 and your GPS is off, you'll need a 19" to get in your rpm range, maybe even less. If it is your tach that is off, and you run, let's say 11% and you're actually spinning the prop @ 4200 rpm's the 21" is right. Last option is, that the prop is wrong and is 24" of true pitch, then the numbers look ok again. Bottom line is, you'll need to figure this out. If you know the GPS and RPM's are right, your prop is off, you need the 19" as baseline prop. If the tach show 400 rpm's or so too low, try a 21" as baseline, and if GPS is off, it's the 19" again. Hope this makes sense, I'm a bit sleepy.
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I just had the alpha ss lower rebuilt and the upper is in great shape. I know it's a weak link but it has had 24 yrs and at one point ran about 360 hp thru it. Looks like it was pampered. I hit a rock and bent the prop and prop shaft causing the rebuild. I would love to put a bravo on her and then play with the 454 Mag. I will test the tach and gps in the am. Thanks for the info.
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I just had the alpha ss lower rebuilt and the upper is in great shape. I know it's a weak link but it has had 24 yrs and at one point ran about 360 hp thru it. Looks like it was pampered. I hit a rock and bent the prop and prop shaft causing the rebuild. I would love to put a bravo on her and then play with the 454 Mag. I will test the tach and gps in the am. Thanks for the info.
Let us know how the tach and gps thing works out.
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The prop shaft runs 4.5 inches below the keel. The Mirage that was damaged was 14.5 d 23p. The alpha ss is 2.5 inches shorter than an alpha one.
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Z25
(aka 25 Firefox)
LOA: 24'7"
Beam: 8'6"
Deadrise: 22 degrees
Draft to Keel: 18"
Draft Outdrives: 34"
Approximate Weight: 4,200 lbs.
Fuel Capacity: 66 Gallons
Standard Power: Merc 330 HP 454 Mercruiser Magnum
(aka 25 Firefox)
LOA: 24'7"
Beam: 8'6"
Deadrise: 22 degrees
Draft to Keel: 18"
Draft Outdrives: 34"
Approximate Weight: 4,200 lbs.
Fuel Capacity: 66 Gallons
Standard Power: Merc 330 HP 454 Mercruiser Magnum