That's why I run a stock 28 B1. Less stress. (and better acceleration)

If he was going to do that then there would have been no reason to to install an 800HP engine.

Pat, we have not been able to be with the Y2K this past week.:(.. I am hoping to run her Thur. with the new XR upper.

Kendle, Tom I tried a 30 and the boat only ran upper 80's and way over the 5500-5600 Max RPMS. We had a 32 on her and she ran 92 @ about 4900 RPMS. My thoughts are we can take the 32 down to a 31ish or whatever it takes to get her at 5500 rpms., while also picking up speed. As for drives we are looking at the Max Worx set up for next year. If not a spare XR will be in order. Lets see how the new upper fairs.

I said until he figures out what to do. An XR is not going to hold up and no fun being far from home when it blows.

Gary ever try a hydromotive ? PE / Fast Eddie / Superstious use them. When my boat had a bravo drive the stock non lab bravo props worked best. I never tried a hydro.

Sure K, I got you. You've been there and done that...

I believe that Gary like most of you fellows that bolt big power up to a Bravo drive know the risk...:grinser010:
I also know G well enough that to suggest holding the throttle back to the power level he had before he spent all the time and $ on the 800 just isn't going to happen...:rolleyes:
G doesn't travel all that far from home and he's got Seatow and Boat US towing...:eek:

Hey G.
The 30p B1 prop you ran was a labbed prop, right?
The 32p B1 prop is a stock prop, right?
Run a stock 30p vs. a stock 32p and see which one is closer. They are typically 400rpm different but I have read the 32p B1s can vary a lot.
Then send the prop you like better to BBlade or Merc to be labbed. A prop can be altered to run ±300rpm.

Like others have said, you may also want to try some Hydro props. 30p QIV, 30p QIV-X, 29p P5-X.

Have fun and be safe!

I understand, my engine was built to run at 6000+ rpms. I did not know you where running stock rpm range. I wish I could have suggested building it to handle more RPMs. You would have loved it. Alot more flexability. I could run 90+mph with a stock 28 Bravo1. Ask if your bottom end will handle more rpm's after broken in. That would be a big plus in my opinion. If your worried about increased wear, it's not a big deal as long as you have the parts in there that will take it. :)

Pat, Mike, I did speak with Hydromotive, I for sure want to give one a try.

. Pat you are correct the 30 was a labbed prop. The new 32 is not labbed, so I hope to resume testing tommorow!!!!:grinser010:

Gary I Ran A 5 Blade Hydromotive On The Kryptonite And It Worked Great ,,And I Tried A Bunch Of Props,,I Still Have That XR Drive For Sale If Your Interested