Bravo 1 prop?

[pedja31]

I found bravo 1 prop on Facebook serial number is 48-831910, question is can this prop work good for my mercury verado 250hp and ranger z21 2005. And I never see bravo 1 without vent holes. Thank you in advance

[EuropeanAM]

That would be the Part Number (831910). This is the original (Offshore) Bravo-1 as best I can tell.

I personally would use a Bravo-1 FS for that engine.

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[pedja31]

Thank you EuropeanAM

[TTodd]

Had the same boat and engine combo. Worked with a lot of props and found the Bravo 1 FS 23 pitch was a perfect prop all around. Top speed was 68 full of gas and fishing gear and one person in boat. It would slow a little depending on passenger weight.

[pedja31]

Had the same boat and engine combo. Worked with a lot of props and found the Bravo 1 FS 23 pitch was a perfect prop all around. Top speed was 68 full of gas and fishing gear and one person in boat. It would slow a little depending on passenger weight.

Thank you very much, what you think bravo 1 26p is big, I already buy two days ago? Also I have 25p tempest plus is not bad.

[TTodd]

You have bought it and I would try it but I think you will not have the RPM you need with that pitch and the hole shot will suffer. Would like to hear the results either way.

[TritonTRXV8]

Whats the difference between the Bravo 1 props vs the tempest or fury props?

[TTodd]

The barrel of the prop is shorter and works better for the verados.

[EuropeanAM]

It's original casting was also an offshore prop, designed and intended for durability in rough conditions, often with high-horsepower.

The FS and XS versions are well-suited for the Fishing-Boat market.

[TritonTRXV8]

So would the Bravo 1 fs prop be a good candidate for a bass boat with a 200 pro xs 4 stroke or dont even bother? Sorry not trying to hijack you can move this or i can start a new one if you want just trying to learn about these prop options for these bigger motors.

[EuropeanAM]

Yes... the Bravo-1 FS is certainly a candidate for many boats (it and the Fury are my two preferred choices for V6/V8 Fourstrokes in a Fishing Application).

[TritonTRXV8]

Thanks Don. I have one lined out to try out.

[low slung cruiser]

On my boat when I went to the V8 I actually had to remove some PvS plugs to gain more venting for best holeshot...
I now have 6 wide open holes and 2 medium plugs

on my optimax I was running 4 wide open, 2 medium and 2 closed

same boat, just did a repower

[EuropeanAM]

On my boat when I went to the V8 I actually had to remove some PvS plugs to gain more venting for best holeshot...
I now have 6 wide open holes and 2 medium plugs

on my optimax I was running 4 wide open, 2 medium and 2 closed

same boat, just did a repower

Thanks for sharing that- perfect example of why PVS openings can be completely different from one boat to the next. The "correct" combination is the one that provides YOUR rig with the holeshot that makes YOU smile.

[TritonTRXV8]

Tried the Bravo 1 fs today and loved it. What a strong performing prop but it was too low in pitch so a 23p is on the way.

[pedja31]

You have bought it and I would try it but I think you will not have the RPM you need with that pitch and the hole shot will suffer. Would like to hear the results either way.

Thank you TTodd, I can't wait till spring to try bravo one, and for sure I gone posted all my numbers and performance after first trip on the lake. I am 30min. from lake St. Clair if you have time come over in Spring and we can catch ton of smallmouth bass!

[pedja31]

I got some good weather in Michigan to test new Mercury Bravo 1 prop and I got this numbers:
two peoples (=520pounds), light fishing gears, 3 batteries 31 series, empty Livewell and 20 gallons gas
Mercury verado 250hp 2005, ranger z21 duble consol, Detwiler 6inch jack plate
prop bravo 1 26p
max rpm 5300
max speed 63mph
jack plate on number 6
Holeshot is very good, lifting bow is good and very stable

Next time I gone test mercury tempest plus 25p

What you guys think, need going lower pitch and what kind of propeller( tempest plus, fury, bravo 1, revolution 4...?

[Ches.]

Had the same boat and engine combo. Worked with a lot of props and found the Bravo 1 FS 23 pitch was a perfect prop all around. Top speed was 68 full of gas and fishing gear and one person in boat. It would slow a little depending on passenger weight.

I think TTodd hit it for you if you use a Bravo 1 FS. 5300 RPM is way too low. A Tempest is a good prop IMO, but does not like a lot of height, your slip numbers might go up. That 25P will most likely be too big still.
Ches.

[EuropeanAM]

You reading these RPM's from a Smartcraft Instrument?

That engine needs to be up in the 6000-6150 range....

[pedja31]

You reading these RPM's from a Smartcraft Instrument?

That engine needs to be up in the 6000-6150 range....

Yes I reading RPM on my mercury Smartcraft instrument, I know verado RPM is 6000-6150. I need to go down pitch but I don't know sure how much?