whats wrong with my velocity
 

i have a velocity 26' hp500 530 horsepower 1.50 bravo drive running 26p 4 blade hydromotive. 4000 rpm 47 gps mph. i know high slip blows out getting on plane. trying to figure out where to start fixing the problem thanks adam

New Velocity boat owner here. On my 280 Velocity it does not like the 28 hydromotive that came with the boat. It blows out all the time. I just installed a drive indicator and was going to give it one more try before I sell it. My boat seems to like more trim the faster I go. The hydromotive I have raises the stern of the boat up which would make it want even less trim. I am still seeing what it likes. I have an out of the box 24 Bravo which I use for tubing, water skiing and heavy loads. I also have a labbed 28 Bravo right from Velocity which is a 27 now. My favorite prop is the 24 for all around so far.

Is this a new to you boat? What is the top end speed and RPM.?

With 530 hp you should be running a bigger prop. A 502 mag is usually paired with a 26 hydro. If you hammer a hydro it will break loose. Try being a little easier on the throttle and after you are solidly on plane you can hit it.

Kenny at Velocity can set you up with a good prop guy.

had boat 2 years fresh motor, runs 71 at 5300. friend has a labbed 28p bravo to try tomorrow then id like to try 26p bravo thanks for the help

26 Bravo is too small. A Bravo is not rated the same as a hydromotive. A 28 is closer to a 26 hydromotive.



Have fun and good luck

With my 425hp I can spin the 24 bravo to 5000ish rpm at 65-66 mph. With labbed 28 bravo (27) I can spin it to 4900rpm. With 530hp I would think you need a bravo 30.

Hello,

The best set up for your boat is a P-5 X turning left rather than right. The Hydro 4 blade does the best along with the P-5 X on top end, but will slip coming onto plane. The P-5 X will run just as fast with better cruise and no slip onto plane. A flare ring install will cure most of the slip on the 4 blade.

We have a 30 day trial period if you wish to try a P- 5 X, or add a flare ring to your existing prop.Please call for details.

aboozel,

We can loan you a 26 and 28 Bravo 1 without having to purchase a propeller.
We also have Thom's propellers in our try before you buy program if you desire to try them. The 4 blade B1 or Q4 will be faster on the top end than the 5 blade if it is hooked up well with small slip numbers.

Brett

tried a labbed 28p bravo today cruise is better 55mph at 4000 rpm but only 4800rpm at 72 mph wot

What rpm are you looking to turn? A 26 should get you 5000ish. To bad you are not closer to me. I just picked up a bravo 26.