Repowering - What prop?
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From: Harrison Twp, Mi
I'm repowering a 2000 280 silencer. I'm going with a stock crate 502 415 HP. Currently I have a 30p bravo, with my supercharged 502. What prop should I go to? I'm interested in getting up quick, and topping out in the mid 60s.
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I have a 2000 280 with a 502 Mag MPI, Running a B-blades lab finished 26P Bravo, four blade. Gets out decent, cruises at 50 MPH at around 3900 rpm. I have seen 67.8 on GPS with 3 people and 5/8 Tank of Fuel. Highly recomend talking to Brett at Bblades. I ran mercruiser Lab 26P before and only could get 63 with 3 people and cruised at 4300rpm at 45 mph.
New prop is much better on fuel also.
New prop is much better on fuel also.
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From: Rockwood MI. Kalkaska MI. Sopron Hungary.
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Ok, you guys have sold me on B Blades. 24 or 26? What difference will I see in the two?
I love this site. It's been a frustrating summer, but I've learned alot from you guys. Thanks for all of the responses, both here and other threads I''ve had. In particular, Lazlo you have responded frequently. Thanks
I love this site. It's been a frustrating summer, but I've learned alot from you guys. Thanks for all of the responses, both here and other threads I''ve had. In particular, Lazlo you have responded frequently. Thanks
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The 24P will definately get you out of the hole faster but you may hit the rev limiter when running light and fully trimmed. If you go with a 24P make sure you tell Brett what you want to do with the boat, he may be able to tweak the 24 to keep the RPM's where they should be.
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No problem, I ran a BBlades 24 on my Vyper 500 HP's and loved the performance, good luck with your testing.
Ok, you guys have sold me on B Blades. 24 or 26? What difference will I see in the two?
I love this site. It's been a frustrating summer, but I've learned alot from you guys. Thanks for all of the responses, both here and other threads I''ve had. In particular, Lazlo you have responded frequently. Thanks
I love this site. It's been a frustrating summer, but I've learned alot from you guys. Thanks for all of the responses, both here and other threads I''ve had. In particular, Lazlo you have responded frequently. Thanks




