Is anyone running a Bravo on this combo with 1.75s ? If so what pitch seems best ? Light fishin load situation.
Is anyone running a Bravo on this combo with 1.75s ? If so what pitch seems best ? Light fishin load situation.
BULLET 20 XRD/250 Merc Sport XS
www.ncboatguy.com
A friend of mine has that combo and he has a 31 and a 32 and he usually runs the 31. I don't think he really opens it up very often and the 31 doesn't slip as much out of the hole, probably because of the cup they add to make it a 31.
I'm running a 300R with a 30 Bravo that runs 85 at 6390 RPM. Downside to the Bravo props is the amount of slip. On my setup I'm getting 18% which includes 10' Talons, 45" Ultrex 80Lb with Mega 360 and MegaLive on a RiteHite turret. X2 cranking battery, Ionic 24V trolling battery and dedicated lithium to power 3 Solix 10s.
2013 Bullet 21XRD
2020 Mercury 300R 1E080760
3 Garmin 126SV
LVS34/LVS32
Ultrex with iPilot Link
8' Raptors
I ran the 32 bravo fs before the max 5
Per Mark Croxton's advise I switched from a Power Tech BRV5 - 28 to a BRV4 - 29. (XRS with 300R) Haven't had it long but feels pretty good. Have not stretched it out yet. An XRD would likely need a little more prop than an XRS, it being a little faster boat. With the Bailey Foil the hole shot is quite good.
If you are running the motor high (more than 1-1/2" P to P) keep a close watch on the prop for any sign of cracking. I have slung ears off a Pro Max and a Power Tech BRV 5. in the last 4 months. It is getting expensive
I have a 30 Performer Bullet Cut coming next week.
2013 Bullet 21XRD
2020 Mercury 300R 1E080760
3 Garmin 126SV
LVS34/LVS32
Ultrex with iPilot Link
8' Raptors