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johnmiffco

11-25-2016 07:53 PM

great info there,,,,,,
done way more prop testing than most would do,,,,,,
do agree bravos are good cruising and full loaded props,,,,,,
again water down here is 1-3s on any given day,,,,then gets snotty when wind picks up
so with 280s which I know are old but like the lightness and rpm porpous is not too bad

mikesufka

11-26-2016 06:01 AM

BAM -

Bravo 1's are made by Mercury - that blue Skater from MN that you looked at ran them also.

MDS

speicher lane

11-26-2016 06:49 AM

https://www.mercurymarine.com/en/ca/...eries/bravo-i/

also, if you are looking at testing before you buy ( and assuming PBC doesn't have anything on hand for testing your rig) call Brett @ BBlades

Orthobam

11-26-2016 07:14 AM

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Originally Posted by speicher lane (Post 4504173)

https://www.mercurymarine.com/en/ca/...eries/bravo-i/

also, if you are looking at testing before you buy ( and assuming PBC doesn't have anything on hand for testing your rig) call Brett @ BBlades

Good starting pitch?

Skater30

11-26-2016 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Orthobam (Post 4504179)

Good starting pitch?

For smooth water running, 32s or 34s. But if you are typically running in bigger water (2'-4'), I'd run a set of 30s. Get the vented ones without the flared barrel that are designed for outboards. You can typically find a decent used set on OSO or Screamandfly for around $600-$800 - they're inexpensive props to start with.

http://mercuryracing.com/propellers/...rd/bravo-i-xs/

Taboma

11-26-2016 09:30 AM

My 28 porpoises from 45 to 70 with 34 Dewalds, 17* rake. Mine weighs close to Dales' at 3925#.

Orthobam

11-26-2016 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Taboma (Post 4504204)

My 28 porpoises from 45 to 70 with 34 Dewalds, 17* rake. Mine weighs close to Dales' at 3925#.

this is promising. mine are 18* rake. do you have any weight up front?

Taboma

11-26-2016 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Orthobam (Post 4504208)

this is promising. mine are 18* rake. do you have any weight up front?

Normally, no weight up front when I run on my lake - pretty smooth water here. I ran 75# up front at LOTO this summer. Did not change the porpoise speed range, but did level the flying attitude in big water.

Zero Patience

11-26-2016 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Orthobam (Post 4503975)

I'm going to try to figure out how to reduce my hop at the speed I desire - I would like to cruise at 60-70. Right now that is without a doubt the work porpoise spot for my boat. It comes out of it in the low 80s. My porpoise range is high 50s to almost 80. Our big skater only has about a 10mph range where that occurs. 50mph is too slow and 80mph is too fast for leisurely cruise speed.

I have 160lbs of ballast in the bow (at the second stringer) for rough water and 32 dewlads with 18deg rake.

I'd prefer to do something easy - like move weight around or change the amount of weight rather than messing with props or anything else that requires a wrench and spending more money.

I'm curious about other 28 owners experiences and suggestions.

I have a tunnel tab that stops the hop. It works..... but if you were to forget to pick it up...... a turn will sure get your heart rate up.

Orthobam

11-26-2016 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Zero Patience (Post 4504271)

I have a tunnel tab that stops the hop. It works..... but if you were to forget to pick it up...... a turn will sure get your heart rate up.

what brand?

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