hey guys-
i've got this posted in the "Prop Talk" as well but thought i'd better ask my questions here to since expierence speaks the best! here's my situation.....
I've got a 2002 25 Outlaw with the 496 mag HO. Currently it has a 25p Mirage 3 blade. It turns about 4300rpm when running wide open, and sits at 63gps with full fuel. I'm clearly over propped and i know this, but what i NEED to know is...what prop will give me the best performance overall? I really need to get those rpms up at or very close to the 4900 range, which i hope in turn will increase my top end by a few! But besides all this another huge problem i'm having is basically NO bowlift!!! when i'm running full out, by boat is sitting near flat in the water! like, from just in front of my wind screen, back is dragging.
and yes EVERYTHING is working! drive trim, tabs, it's all good. NO my hull is not water logged, and no i don't have any extra weight in the bow. (anchors, coolers, etc.)
Someone please help me out here! i want bow lift, higher rpms, and more top end....all out of a prop! thanks guys!
BILL

Get a 23P Mirage + and send your 25 out to be Labbed.

I have never been a fan of 25p mir+, but what i can tell you is that most of the 25 o/l's that has left Baja, left with 23p mir+ with good results

What engine do you have??

He stated a 496 Mag HO

Def should be running a 23 instead of the 25. I have several friends with 25s and they easily run 65 or so loaded down and a little faster under perfect conditions.

Yup, should be a 23, get those rpms up, you should be able to run 65-68mph depending on load.

WILL

Damm...Thats what I get for reading the computer right after I get up out of bed.lol.Sorry for the stupid question.

For me it has been a 24p Bravo 4-blade. Better hole shot, better mid range and cruise speed. I lost a couple mph from top end but a good lab job will get that back. The boat rides and handles better with the four blade as well. I would much rather have a better cruise and mid range than top end, mid range is where I spend most of my time.

Call Brett at BBlades he will get you dialed in. My buddy runs a stock 24 pitch bravo one his runs 64 gps with 496 mag.