Looking for new props - not sure what to use

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07-26-2005 | 09:30 PM

dean51267

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Looking for new props - not sure what to use

currently running 25p, 31' V hull, twin 454's, profile, no step boat, 330hp's, top end is about 55mph @ 4500 rpm, bravo 1's, can't get more speed than this...

Looking to increase top end, considering going to 502's this winter...

Goal is top end and better mid range, boat squats a lot, suggestions?

07-26-2005 | 10:15 PM

bbladesprops

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Re: Looking for new props - not sure what to use

Slip is high.

I wouldn't spend too much time propping if your going to upgrade motors.

Rotate the props inward and upgrade the power.

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07-27-2005 | 08:19 AM

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Re: Looking for new props - not sure what to use

What gear ratio do you have?
With 1.5 your slip is quite high at 23% if you have 1.65 gears then you have 15%. But keep in mind that the data we use to calculate your slip must be accurate. Is your speed of 55 MPH a GPS reading? Is your motor carborated? This information will better allow to assist you.

Julie