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Old 06-23-2015 | 12:07 PM
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I have a 03 37 Active Thunder with stock 496 mag HO's. Right now I'm spinning stock 28p B1's. I'm thinking about going to a set of hydromotive p5x. Anyone have any experience with this? What pitch do I need? I've read that to go up 1 blade you need to drop 3 in pitch..
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Old 06-23-2015 | 12:15 PM
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I'd call and talk to Pat. On a 33 Outlaw (yes I know, not apples to apples) we found having Brett work Bravo I's yielded better results than P5X's.
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Old 06-23-2015 | 12:24 PM
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X drives currently? 5 Blades really bite and will stress your drives more than a 4 blade. Maybe look into having BBlades work your 4 blades.
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Old 06-23-2015 | 12:49 PM
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If it is a step hull you may want P5s vs the P5x
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Old 06-23-2015 | 01:06 PM
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Step hull and bravo XZ's.
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Old 06-23-2015 | 01:47 PM
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Have Brett rework the Maximus, I had him do a set on my twin step gun and was very pleased with the results. Brett told me this was the best 5 blade for my application.
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Old 06-24-2015 | 05:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Drock78
Step hull and bravo XZ's.
Does your boat porpoise? Jordans did with bravo props, always thought a prop with more stern lift would work better.
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Old 06-24-2015 | 03:34 PM
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no..doesn't at all no matter the water conditions
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