I am fairly new here and in performance boating. I am in the process of ordering a new 26OL w/ a 525. I am having a tuff time w/ prop selection....thought i would run it past you all. Thinking lab 3 blade 26 pitch for every day running (leaning to 3 blade to help keep the bow up for better top end) and a cheaper 4 blade 24 pitch for any real rough water.
Your thoughts

Congrats on the new 26OL ..... it's sure to be a great ride

Depending on the water conditions you run in, I would suggest a 24p Bravo/1 4-blade for your best overall ride. A labbed 26p would probably provide the greatest top end, but you'll be giving up
cruising efficiency and throttle response with the thinner blades.

Outlaws are sticky hulls. You'll probably need the 4th blade for more bow lift. I'd bet you could spin a regular 26 pitch B1 4 blade with that motor.
and if you couldn't get enough rpms with the 26 stock, you could lab it with a "baja cup" to gain a rpms plus free up the hull for more speed.

Baja is a decent company and the OL is a good boat, but if you're into speed you may want to consider other brands. -Not trying to discourage you- (I own one myself) just want you to be happy with it at the end of the day. The 525 is a great motor, but the 26OL will only run about 74-75 with it. There are other boats that will run considerably faster with the same power.

When you order it, get the "x" raised 3/4" to 1" above normal, too. I agree on the 26p Bravo 1 with it

thanks all for the replies.
with regards to another model.....being new to the sport and a strong desire for new (warrenty) baja is my brand when considering $$ (most boat for the money from what i have seen in the past 9 months of looking/lurking).

to address throttle respones, out of the whole, and crusing efficency....that is why i was considering having 2 sets of props.....small chop, throw on the 3 blade....big chop and just crusine'n the 4 blade.

with raising the "x" i was thinking 1/2 inch....is that too short....again admiting ignorance and being new...i am unsure of my ability to deal w/ the issues that come with extensive raised.

again thanks for your responses.

HR

my boat is older I have played with it for 18yrs now I turn and get one hell of a pick up of speed at 2500 to 6000 with a 26 lab 4 blade its a 24ol, 4000lb, so a 26 stock first with a 1'' raise should put you at 74 to 77mph. Then you could go to BBLADES AND HAVE THEM LAB IT ART