What prop for new setup?

[jeffswav]

Hey guys, I just want a little input on what props to try next year. As some of you know from other post I am raising the drive height from 8" to 5". The boat is a 236 Baja, 22deg hull, 500HP conservative, 70MPH. My best speed is with a 25 Mirage plus with double cup and lab finnish trimmed to the moon. I have about 10-11% prop slip and comes out of the hole very quickly. I have been told that the 3 blade prop will not work at 5". My first instinct is a Bravo 4 blade probably a 26 pitch. Has anyone tried anything else on this type of setup?

 

[Griff]

The current prop may still work. Probably just harder to get on plane. I would try it first. Other options would be a 24-26 Bravo 1 or REV4.

 

[bbladesprops]

Let us know if you want any 4 blade test propellers to test.

Brett

 

[jeffswav]

Thanks for the input. I think I will go ahead and try the Mirage and see what it does. I have several friends with varius props to try, just wanted to get a idea of what might work.

 

[jeffswav]

The Mirage prop worked fine at the 5" depth. Only 9.8% slip, 5200RPM, 74MPH.

 

[fixxxer22]

I am kinda in your boat jeff. I am finally done and looking to see which prop i want to send to bblades. im gonna try my 25 mirage soon but i do like the B1 but i am told that with how deep my drive is in the water that it is not the best prop for my application.

 

[jeffswav]

I am kinda in your boat jeff. I am finally done and looking to see which prop i want to send to bblades. im gonna try my 25 mirage soon but i do like the B1 but i am told that with how deep my drive is in the water that it is not the best prop for my application.

Let us know what works the best.

 

[DAREDEVIL]

I would go with a ram air bladed prop !!!!!:sifone::willy_nilly::bump:

 

[MOBILEMERCMAN]

I would go with a ram air bladed prop !!!!!:sifone::willy_nilly::bump:

Very helpful:smash:

 

[Trim'd Up]

Jeff, try a mach 4 blade if you can find one. I liked the mach the best on my 24' as did most of my buddies with 24 outlaws. The 4 blades are where it's at for handling and ride.

 

[jeffswav]

Jeff, try a mach 4 blade if you can find one. I liked the mach the best on my 24' as did most of my buddies with 24 outlaws. The 4 blades are where it's at for handling and ride.

I guess you let yours go with the boat. I do not know anyone that uses a mach prop. The mirage is giving me very low slip numbers, I know a few guys with Bravo's that I can try. I am coming on plane very easy and I am not sure if a 4 blade prop would be faster.

 

[DAREDEVIL]

Most likeley a 3 blade prop has faster top speed then a 4 blade, but the over all handling and acceleration is better on a 4 blade.

 

[jeffswav]

Most likeley a 3 blade prop has faster top speed then a 4 blade, but the over all handling and acceleration is better on a 4 blade.

Thats what I am thinking. Can you tell me more about this new ram air prop? :huh:

 

[DAREDEVIL]

Thats what I am thinking. Can you tell me more about this new ram air prop? :huh:

Its a special Baja product and only works on ram air intake boats like yours !!!!

Its the absolute chits......u need to get one..your boat will gain at least ..if not more !!!

:cheers2:

 

[Trim'd Up]

I still have a mach but it is a 30" Your welcome to try it if you think you can turn it.

 

[jeffswav]

Its a special Baja product and only works on ram air intake boats like yours !!!!

Its the absolute chits......u need to get one..your boat will gain at least ..if not more !!!

:cheers2:

Cool I think I will try it ! ! :hurray: Oh, the kit comes in next week and I will give a full report on it.

 

[jeffswav]

I still have a mach but it is a 30" Your welcome to try it if you think you can turn it.

Wow, 30p may be a little big. If you want to take a ride somtime let me know.

 

[bajabob 718]

hay jeff any update:cheers2:

 

[jeffswav]

Have not tried any other props. Check out my Ram Air thread, I have some updates.

 

[blackhawk]

Have you tried a standard Mirage? It has less cup than a Plus and you get a couple hundred more rpm. My boat likes the Mirage much better but it slips a lot more in the mid-range. FAST prop though.