Prop guide - help choose a prop.
 

Before I get flamed, I've tried searching for "prop guide", "prop setup", "how to prop", and "understanding props". I can't find what I'm looking for. I'm a new member. Bought my first boat, used Celebrity 23 foot cuddy. I boat at 5500-7000 feet in elevation. Motor is a Gen V 454 Mag - Carb. It has 6 hrs on it. mag motor is rated at 350hp. Bravo I outdrive. How do I calculate what prop I'm going to need? High 5 vs, 4 blade, vs 3 blade? I understand pitch and cupping. I know boat weight is a factor, but that's about it. If it helps, I grew up boating and I have a good understanding of it. I tried to link websites, but I can't until I have at least 10 posts under my belt.

Did the boat have a prop on it when you got it?? How does it ride with that prop and what speeds and rpm??

Hole shot sucks. runs 5000rpm at 40mph. takes ~6 seconds to get on plane. Stainless prop. Haven't pulled it off yet. I don't want an aluminum prop either. lots of rocks and sand to chew it up where I boat.

Sorry for the quick derail. Batmeat, are you related to the Beer Flu ?

Nope.

Give me a call and I'm certain we can give you some set up advice and propeller options.
Brett

I have a 24’ Baja Islander with the Gen V 454 with a Bravo 1 out drive. What are your recommendations?

Current performance numbers will help.
Rev 4 props work very well and so do the BBLADES Bravo 1 OB/F
https://bblades.com/shop/propellers/...des/bravo-obf/

Brett

Brett,

What performance numbers do you need. Please be patient.....this is my first time. LOL.