Props

Burty · 03-07-2011, 08:00 AM

anyone got a pair of 28" or 30" props that give lots and lots of bow lift I could try / buy??

Jon Fuller · 03-07-2011, 02:46 PM

I've got a pair of Bravo1 30's (4 blade, quite a lot of bow lift) and a pair of Mirage 29's, not so much bow lift (but a tad faster on my 28)

Burty · 03-07-2011, 05:12 PM

Thanks John, would they fit on merc standard shafts? My engines are high so am struggling to get any bow lift at all! would turning the props in instead of out have any benefit? I guess if props don't work i'll have to bite the bullit and cut the transom

bigboy · 03-07-2011, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Burty

Thanks John, would they fit on merc standard shafts? My engines are high so am struggling to get any bow lift at all! would turning the props in instead of out have any benefit? I guess if props don't work i'll have to bite the bullit and cut the transom

Maybe some more setback would help?

grandmas denture · 03-07-2011, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Burty

... My engines are high ...

... what height exactly rob ?

Burty · 04-07-2011, 07:25 AM

bullets are about 1/4" below the bottom in line with where the engines are. probably about 1 1/2" above the middle of the vee

Jon Fuller · 04-07-2011, 10:05 AM

They're all solid flo-torque hubs, for std merc small shaft fitment. Not sure about thrust washers on your motors.

grandmas denture · 04-07-2011, 07:10 PM

which props did you already use which were not able to lift the nose ?

Burty · 04-07-2011, 07:33 PM

cleavers and some 4 blade rolla's,
would turning in make any difference?

Jon, sounds great if you sure you don't mind, i'll give you a call to sort out the details

grandmas denture · 04-07-2011, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Burty

cleavers and some 4 blade rolla's,
would turning in make any difference?

Jon, sounds great if you sure you don't mind, i'll give you a call to sort out the details

... cleavers wont lift the nose, theyll lift the back, usable on very light boats with natural bowlift like p16 racedeck with empty bow and xr2

... youll need 14,5" diameter, try jons bravos if possible and the mirages will also be worth a try and if they wont work at that height, try the good ol smallear-choppers, which would be my first choice in that engine height, in worst case try the bigears