BRAVO XS OR PRO MAX ON 300 XS MERCURY

[CAMAREIBOL]

Need to order a new Prop 28-29" poitch prop for my Mercury 300 Xs optimax rigged on my 2007 Tr-21x. This boat rigs a
th marine 8" setback. I was running a Hydromotive 4 blades prop running 81-83 mph and 6000 rpm but i destroyed this prop (one of the blades got away because a prior fracture in the middle section blade). WaTER Pressure gauge is showing 11-12 at WOT
This is a heavy load bass boat torunament rigged and with an aditional Tempest 27" i have several problems for hole shot with just my and my partner. so need a 4 blades to compensate the hole shot.
I am in doubt of a Bravo xs or a Pro Max in 28-29" pitch. I am happy if i am in the same range of 81-83 mph so my only concern is gettin more hole shot with or without livewells full.
any advice?
THANKS

[John Jackson]

Me experience is the 300XS needs more venting than the 250XS. The Bravo is the best at carrying a load. I can't speak for the Pro Max, but from what I have read, they do well but are tough to get tuned just right for holeshot. My own 300XS I feel like needs a little more venting than the 8 PVS holes. The other thing is the OT props block the exhaust a little, and the 300XS runs significantly warmer than the 250XS. So for me, it's either overhub or thru hub, but not OT hubs. (I'm running 1.62 gears but in a lighter boat) My thoughts are a 28" Bravo for your situation. you might want to post in the Triton board. Lots of experience there.

[mdtritn21]

What are you trying to get hole shot or WOT speed. Hole shot try a Bravo xs or Mark's 4 xl and speed a Pro max

[AllyFishing]

I just rigged a 300XS on my boat and not real impressed with the Promax but do especially like the 28P bravo that I had built for it. Better hole shot than the promax.

There's another fella on BBC with a Triton and a 300XS and is struggling with hole shot as well. I would stick witha bravo

[CAMAREIBOL]

thanks all. i will go for Bravo I xs in 29" pitch prop

[AllyFishing]

what pitch was the hydromotive that ran so well?

[wall]

what hydromotive 4 blade was you running? also why not run it again

[CAMAREIBOL]

intimidator quad from hydromotive was the first one prop. it runs incredible and 6000 rpm running 81-83 mph. fully loaded except livewell full

[tblazer]

intimidator quad from hydromotive was the first one prop. it runs incredible and 6000 rpm running 81-83 mph. fully loaded except livewell full

I have a Brand new 28 an 29 Pro XS prop I can save you alot of money on.

[Savage]

I have a Brand new 28 an 29 Pro XS prop I can save you alot of money on.

What is a "Pro XS prop"?

[21XDC]

I assume it means Bravo 1 XS Pro model, Not labbed.

[rocketman6965]

I'm running a 27 Fury with GenII wingmaster at 86.5 GPS. I know my boat is lighter. I'm trying a 29 Bravo older XS with 1" holes on Monday will let you know. I believe a 28 would be fine for you. I could spin a 28 Bravo when I had my 250 Pro XS to 79GPS. I also have a Titus coned TM1 that I will try next.

[chad.r]

I know ur asking about a bravo xs or a promax. With that motor Im assuming ur running a sportsmaster with 1.62 gears. with my 300XS I have found that it likes the over the hub style props. Performer 4 full cut built to that boat will not disappoint u I don't think, I run a performer 4 BC on my sled and it carries a load as well if not better than a 29 bravo xs. In my experience its hard to prop a sporty on a heavy boat. If ur not running no faster than u say u really don't need a sporty, and a TM case will carry the boat a lot better and easier to prop, since it has 1.75 gears usually, but u would find urself running a 30 plus pitch prop. But I encourage u to try and find a buddy whom would let u try an over the hub style, but if thats not an option Id go with a bravo not an XS and have it worked for ur boat, add dual PVS holes.

[John Jackson]

I know ur asking about a bravo xs or a promax. With that motor Im assuming ur running a sportsmaster with 1.62 gears. with my 300XS I have found that it likes the over the hub style props. Performer 4 full cut built to that boat will not disappoint u I don't think, I run a performer 4 BC on my sled and it carries a load as well if not better than a 29 bravo xs. In my experience its hard to prop a sporty on a heavy boat. If ur not running no faster than u say u really don't need a sporty, and a TM case will carry the boat a lot better and easier to prop, since it has 1.75 gears usually, but u would find urself running a 30 plus pitch prop. But I encourage u to try and find a buddy whom would let u try an over the hub style, but if thats not an option Id go with a bravo not an XS and have it worked for ur boat, add dual PVS holes.

What kind of boar you running Chad.r?
I had the opposite experience goind from a 250XS to a 300XS on my Stroker (both with 1.62 sporties. ) 250 ran well with both styles, but 300XS runs better with the Bravo XS style props. I think the above cavitation plate exhaust reroutes too much exhaust gas for the over hubs for me. I sold both my Performer IV's and now only run Bravos. Both are great props. On that Triton of his, the Bravo will be much better. I doubt he could holeshot at all with an overhub.

[chad.r]

I'm running a 21xdc bullet with a 300xs. 1.62 sporty

[90 5.0]

Tr-21's do not like coming out of the hole heavy with 1.62 gears I'm guessing that's the issue. We had nightmares setting one up tourney loaded with a 250 with 1.62's on it.

[GLOCKMEISTER]

Bump to see if anyone has more to add. I'm running the 300xs with a Tr-21... 1.62 Sporty ... just started playing with props.

[ol man river]

glockmeister , id look at a 26 razor 4 or a 27 razor 4 xl ( smaller 14 5/8") diameter