looking for FAST cruising prop ? for eliminator
11-18-2014 | 07:49 PM
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11-18-2014 | 09:41 PM
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great info, thanks guys. I have 2 new garmins and both said 92 mph, and a weird note, it also has Livorsi GPS speedo, it said 105. Weird. I trust the garmins more.
I've talked to 2 cat guys recently and they both said the XR drives are a little weak for 5 blades. Is that true?
So blindriver you say you like the 34's and wouldn't take them off. Have you tried 34 pitch 5 blade maximus on your4 boat? And how did they work?
pstorti, your experience says you had same top speed with 29P 5 blade as a 30P 4 blade. Is that normal when you go to 5B should you go down 1 pitch? I also loved your action on opening air intake, it even seems to my newbie eyes it's a little short on air intake.
I've talked to 2 cat guys recently and they both said the XR drives are a little weak for 5 blades. Is that true?
So blindriver you say you like the 34's and wouldn't take them off. Have you tried 34 pitch 5 blade maximus on your4 boat? And how did they work?
pstorti, your experience says you had same top speed with 29P 5 blade as a 30P 4 blade. Is that normal when you go to 5B should you go down 1 pitch? I also loved your action on opening air intake, it even seems to my newbie eyes it's a little short on air intake.
92 nautical mph = 105.8 mph
11-22-2014 | 05:11 AM
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11-22-2014 | 09:55 AM
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for ventilation to break the props loose and get on plane easier, actually to create cavitation but only works at lower speeds doesn't make a difference at cruising speeds.
12-14-2014 | 08:41 AM
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My best results have been 5 blade hydro motive P5-X. Plane better with less blowout. Drop 2 pitch sizes for the 5th blade. I run 31's in the 5 blade and am at 120 on the 6k limiters. Ran about same speed with bravo 4 blades 34p. If someone wants my 34's I will sell them. Have about 5hrs on them mostly testing.
03-10-2015 | 07:31 PM
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Out In havasu a lot of boats have some sections of Bimini in a mesh that air passes through easier. I had one made and ran it up to 90 mph with no problems .frame was all stainless. Still keeps sun out fine. Staps in front stainless braces for the rear.
