Prop selection for 26' scarab
 

I have a 1996 26' Scarab w/a 502 Mag, been wanting to get a different prop. Currently running a 23 pitch mirage 3 blade - speedo shows 63-64 @ 5200-5300 rpms depending on load.

What does everyone think would be the best all around prop for my boat ? I would like to pick up a couple mph and still keep somewhat of a hole shot of course. I rarely run with more than half a tank and at most 3-5 people on board.

Any help/opinions would be appreciated

My sons 272 (502 Mag) has performed best with a labbed 24p Bravo/1 4-blade.
Best overall ride, best throttle reponse, and best top speed @ 66gps in 2' seas.

I have been hearing great things about the REV 4.

I have a 1996 26' Scarab w/a 502 Mag and i have a 3 blade 25 mirage and im turnin around 4500rpm and speedo showes around 68mph. i just bought a 24 pitch mercury high five that i want to try.will see what happens and ill let you know

was wondering about the high 5... Saw one on ebay or somewhere, lots of lift supposedly. Please let me know after you run it.

I have a 23 and a 25 pitch 4 blade Hydromotive if you would like to try one of them out look me up on Hogback.

we put a labbed 23p Mirage plus that I had on your boat a couple of years ago and it ran around 66 on gps if memory serves.

See you on the beach! Was talking to Rick last night, and he really seemed to like how it ran with a 4 blade. I'll look you up!

do you have a prop wrench? i'll try and remimber to bring mine

I do not...Will try to round one up in case you don't bring it.:D

The top speed from a Team Scarab Race Boat was 84+ in
Bob Christies "Ale House" boat with a prop custom labed at
Valley Prop Service in Ventura CA. Call Brian they were next
door to Team Scarab while scarab was in Ventura.
Mike J.