5 blades on Bravo X
#11
For the props we were testing I believe the Maximus was too big a diameter prop and needed to be modified to work. The P5X's worked as is and got the slip numbers down but planted the nose too much. The Maximus couldn't even get the boat on plane. Ended up with modified Bravo 1 4 blades. Instead of chasing a slip number we ended up just using what the hull liked best, resulted in the best speed, and ignored what the slip number was. The P5X's were the best prop at cruise if not for the running attitude of the hull. .
#12
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The Fountain hull may like the Maximus, Completely different animal than the Baja. I just remember the Maximus looked huge compared to the P5X's. After unsuccessfully trying to get the boat to plane out with the Maximus one of the drives shucked the lower gear set. Had to be related.
#15
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BBLADES 4-SPEED (sterndrive application) from BBlades Professional Propellers
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Please consider trying the BBLADES 4-SPEED 32's through our test program. They are their own design, not a splash of a Bravo 1 like the CE's.
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#17
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The BBLADES 4-SPEED castings are true to pitch. This means they are the pitch that they are stamped. Bravo 1's are short about 1 inch of where they are stamped.
Second, the 4-SPEEDS are actually 15.5" of diameter as advertised. Mercs are only 15" even though they are sold as 15.25"
thirdly, we have a non flaired exhaust barrel to decrease drag.
Forth, we heat treat our castings. The others don't.
So, more diameter will increase efficiency, more pitch (different progression) can increase fuel economy and speed. A decrease in drag is always good and more strength is desirable.
We have seen performance gains of up to 3.5 mph over stock Bravo 1's.
Of course these castings will not be the best on every boat who tests them but they have been better on many.
Brett
Second, the 4-SPEEDS are actually 15.5" of diameter as advertised. Mercs are only 15" even though they are sold as 15.25"
thirdly, we have a non flaired exhaust barrel to decrease drag.
Forth, we heat treat our castings. The others don't.
So, more diameter will increase efficiency, more pitch (different progression) can increase fuel economy and speed. A decrease in drag is always good and more strength is desirable.
We have seen performance gains of up to 3.5 mph over stock Bravo 1's.
Of course these castings will not be the best on every boat who tests them but they have been better on many.
Brett
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Brett Anderson / BBLADES Professional Propellers
920-295-4435 http://www.bblades.com/
[email protected]
Brett Anderson / BBLADES Professional Propellers
920-295-4435 http://www.bblades.com/
[email protected]
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The BBLADES 4-SPEED castings are true to pitch. This means they are the pitch that they are stamped. Bravo 1's are short about 1 inch of where they are stamped.
Second, the 4-SPEEDS are actually 15.5" of diameter as advertised. Mercs are only 15" even though they are sold as 15.25"
thirdly, we have a non flaired exhaust barrel to decrease drag.
Forth, we heat treat our castings. The others don't.
So, more diameter will increase efficiency, more pitch (different progression) can increase fuel economy and speed. A decrease in drag is always good and more strength is desirable.
We have seen performance gains of up to 3.5 mph over stock Bravo 1's.
Of course these castings will not be the best on every boat who tests them but they have been better on many.
Brett
Second, the 4-SPEEDS are actually 15.5" of diameter as advertised. Mercs are only 15" even though they are sold as 15.25"
thirdly, we have a non flaired exhaust barrel to decrease drag.
Forth, we heat treat our castings. The others don't.
So, more diameter will increase efficiency, more pitch (different progression) can increase fuel economy and speed. A decrease in drag is always good and more strength is desirable.
We have seen performance gains of up to 3.5 mph over stock Bravo 1's.
Of course these castings will not be the best on every boat who tests them but they have been better on many.
Brett
#19
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Props are sold stock.
There is a standard template Lab recipe if desired. This is a formula we determined as a standard blueprint. Most often ordered online by over seas customers.
We prefer to Lab Finish all propellers (all manufacturers props) specific to the application setup, base line performance numbers and its personality after a few hours of stock usage.
Let us know if you wish to test them. Here is a link to our test program.
BBlades Propellers | BBLADES Propeller Test Program
Brett
There is a standard template Lab recipe if desired. This is a formula we determined as a standard blueprint. Most often ordered online by over seas customers.
We prefer to Lab Finish all propellers (all manufacturers props) specific to the application setup, base line performance numbers and its personality after a few hours of stock usage.
Let us know if you wish to test them. Here is a link to our test program.
BBlades Propellers | BBLADES Propeller Test Program
Brett
__________________
Brett Anderson / BBLADES Professional Propellers
920-295-4435 http://www.bblades.com/
[email protected]
Brett Anderson / BBLADES Professional Propellers
920-295-4435 http://www.bblades.com/
[email protected]