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650hp22scarab 05-19-2013 02:38 AM

Wht prop 680hp 540 in a 22scarab
 
What im wantn to know what prop are u guys running with in a 22scarab with 680hp 540 motor.i have a lab finish 27pitch when i had a 509 600hp in it done by bronson props i called them in there saying go to a four blade but i always thought for max speed id be better with a 3balde.what u guys think.thanx

737jetmech 05-19-2013 07:55 AM

The Mercury bravo one 4 blade 28 or 30 should be a good place to start testing . Better handling and cruise as well as lower slip numbers may be obtained .Depends on the RPM your engine needs to run for max hp for your pitch selection .

scarabman 05-19-2013 01:56 PM

No harm in trying a 4 blade, but IMO you will want to stay with a 3 blade as 4s tend to manhandle light boats at times and given your delta pad bottom, it may be hard to keep it balanced on the pad with a 4. As to pitch, it was already stated that it is going to depend on your desired/intended rpm range.

CaribouLou 05-27-2013 07:22 PM

Curious about your drive setup as well

650hp22scarab 06-04-2013 10:28 PM

Im still running stock bravo drive.

CaribouLou 06-11-2013 07:52 AM

Steering? Etc? Very curious how this boat runs.

speedboatr 06-11-2013 10:42 PM

Purchased a 22 new in 97’ I always wanted to put more HP in it. Good luck and let us know how it goes.

650hp22scarab 06-21-2013 10:17 PM

I need hyd steering but yet to get it do to too many othr projects but when i had the 600hp 509 in it i ran 85scotts on gps n i thought the boat handled fine unless id over trim it thn it would get a little squirley but ive raced biggr boats on ruff water days in felt i handled the waves better thn thy did ill have 540 n it this week n ill let you know how it does.

CaribouLou 07-04-2013 11:02 PM

Stock bravo 85 mph with 600hp? What prop?


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