Thanks Don for getting me that new Bravo 1 XS prop so quickly and at a great price. Had it out yesterday for a little bit but the water was a little rough to air it out. If I had a bigger set, (manhood) I would have pushed it a little more.
Manny
Allison BasSport Pro
300XS 1.62
Please let us know how this prop performs.
Mercury 200hp V6 DTS #2B590854
Manny:
Do get back and post your results after you've had a little more seat time!
Glad to hear you got the new boat out... be careful out there!
Dual Mercury Master Technician- for Mercury Outboards, Mercruiser and Mercury Racing at European Marine in Greenville, SC.
Still consider myself a "Marine Apprentice" after 47 years (learn something new every day).
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Ran the new prop for 2 day's. Saturday all day long I ran and felt stable to 75 MPH. 80 MPH once and I thought I seen 5000 RPM. Hole shot is really slow from 600 rpm to 3000 rpm then she wakes up and gets the bow down. With the motor tucked in and the jack plate at different height's it did not make a difference.
Steering from 40 to 75 MPH was very nice, I keep both hands on the wheel but I feel you don't have to because there is little to moderate steering torque.
My boat needs a 28P for a TX load and good hole shot.
Manny
Allison BasSport Pro
300XS 1.62
Manny:
You've got an IM....
Dual Mercury Master Technician- for Mercury Outboards, Mercruiser and Mercury Racing at European Marine in Greenville, SC.
Still consider myself a "Marine Apprentice" after 47 years (learn something new every day).
Mercury Parts, Mercury Outboards, Smartcraft & Accessories, Injector Service, TDR Reeds- BBC Sponsor
Hey Don i've been researching the new bravo and i think im going to do it now. I currently run a 25p tempest on a 225 opti at 5700 rpm's so i think i need to go to a 24p bravo if it doesn't work correctly and i ship it back can you send me a 25p bravo
2000 520vx Ranger
250 PRO XS
SERIAL#2B115788/ 25P Fury 4/ 25P Fury 3 blade
That's a tough call- you may find that the 24P Bravo One XS is tight against the limiter.... pretty close to call "blindly".
If you run "primarily heavily loaded".... the 24P would be a better choice.
If you run "primarily lightly loaded"..... the 25P may be your best choice.
You've got an IM on the remainder of your question....
Dual Mercury Master Technician- for Mercury Outboards, Mercruiser and Mercury Racing at European Marine in Greenville, SC.
Still consider myself a "Marine Apprentice" after 47 years (learn something new every day).
Mercury Parts, Mercury Outboards, Smartcraft & Accessories, Injector Service, TDR Reeds- BBC Sponsor
I'm running a 27" bravo1 xs on my xb-21 with 250xs and I love it. Seems like a great all around prop and its about the only one I've tried that gets my boat out of the hole.
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