My friend has a 98 260 and was asking me for prop advice. He is running a 26 bravo now but he increased HP and needs to reprop. Is a Bravo 1 the best prop for this hull? What about a Hydromotive? Mirage Plus?

Dave

Hydromotive or Bravo work well. Hydromotive is generally faster but some people prefer the Bravo's handling. If possible try both and decide. Rule of thumb is to use a 2" smaller pitch on a Hydro compared to Bravo (Bravo pitch is overstated).

My 2000 260, with 454 Mag MPI, eddie marine exhaust, arizona speed and marine reprogram and upgrade kit was turning a 26 labbed hydromotive @5200. The boat would run 75 on gps, in fresh water with no problem. I thought it handled fairly well with the Hydromotive. Did not try any other props.

hydros tend to blow out but seem to be faster / b-1 has a better holeshot good all'round prop

I've tried a few different props on my 26', the hydromotive seems to work the best, I think the handing is great, the pad bottom needs transom lift & the hydro is best for that.

steve c