Originally Posted by modvp (Post 3710547)

Mine came with a 28 Bravo 1 and I'm currently turning it at ~4800-4900 at 72 mph gps (full tank of gas, two adults and two kids, heavy tool kit and gear) with no hints of chine walking. My 290 SC doesn't have external hydraulic steering or trim tabs. This is with a Merc 496 HO (with 1.5 Bravo 1X); my slip is a bit high at ~17%. I measured my propshaft height and, if I remembered correctly, it is about 3.5 inches below the pad. I love the Bravo 1, it takes very little effort to plain and it doesn't blow out...unlike my previous outboard powered velocity 220.

Originally Posted by mikes280 (Post 3710634)

is the bravo labed ? i run a 32 labed bravo but i have a non labed one as a back up , the non labed prop has a better cruise speed but the labed prop is faster. My labed prop is a merc. labed one not done by a aftermarket shop. Not saying that is better just stating what it is.

Originally Posted by ThisIsLivin (Post 3716779)

What motor are you running in your 280 or should I say how much motor? I'm trying to get an idea of where I need to be, my B1 28 is to small for the new motor.

Originally Posted by cdail28590 (Post 3717777)

So what props do Velocity's like best? 4 blade or 3 blade? I have a 22 velocity and I haven't had it on the water yet but I have a labbed Mirage plus I am going to use on it. I am just wondering if this prop will be total crap on this boat and I need to plan on having some bravo's or hydro's available from my buddies to test with.