Need help quick....prop

[Joe Genovese]

I have a 2015 Z7 w/175 pro xs. 6" slidemaster, 3"p-p, tempest+24P, 5850-6000rpms (depending on chine), 65-68mph, 12' talons and bigger batteries. Put CB foil on and now getting awesome holeshot, but I want a bravo 1FS 4 blade for the acceleration, and handling. I fish small lakes in Illinois so I don't care if I lose some top speed. I've been told by several people that I need to go down 1-2 pitch with a 4 blade expecially on bigger diameter props. Now Mercury's site says to go UP 1 pitch with the bravo 1FS. Just called a prop dealer and explained what I was looking for, and he said no to the 22p that boating friends chose, and said go with a 25P. So, I think they are just looking at the same site I was. Does anybody have any experience with switching to one of these 4 blades, and did you go to a different pitch, and lastly what was the results? Thanks for any input!! Joe

[BMCD]

Well I know the Bravo pitch's are not the same as a Tempest. So If your turning a 24p Tempest I would agree a 25p Bravo would be the right prop. Its 1+ on the Tempest and 2+ on the Fury.

[Brewerbass]

I have a z18 and can turn a 24 fury 4 to 5850 with a full load and a 25.5 bravo xs to 5800 with a full load. I tried a 25 bravo and was at 5900. Rpm is from a vessel view

[Tim kroul]

I have a 2010 Z7 with 2013 Pro Xs 200HP, ran 70gps with P25, then I added (2) 12' talons and with tournament ready (gear) and 2 men at 200lbs each 3/4 tank of gas and full live well I couldn't get the boat on plane. I tried a p24 no difference, so local prop guy ordered me a Bravo 1xs (4) blade 22.5 and I jump on plane and top speed is 64 gps at 5850 rpm. My boat seems to ride smoother and turn like its on rails. I have an Atlas 6" jack plate and have it set at 1.5" Hope that helps anyone with the same issues.

[Joe Genovese]

Thanks guys, appreciate the input. Got a fellow BBC'er that's willing to let me try one, so hopefully soon, I'm where I want to be.

[tas1498]

You should be able to run the bravo higher then the tempest thats why you go up in pitch. I'm following to see what you end up with.

[Joe Genovese]

Got a bravo FS 23p should be here Friday after work. I'll give it a run this weekend.

[jerkone]

I have a 2015 Z7 w/175 pro xs. 6" slidemaster, 3"p-p, tempest+24P, 5850-6000rpms (depending on chine), 65-68mph, 12' talons and bigger batteries. Put CB foil on and now getting awesome holeshot, but I want a bravo 1FS 4 blade for the acceleration, and handling. I fish small lakes in Illinois so I don't care if I lose some top speed. I've been told by several people that I need to go down 1-2 pitch with a 4 blade expecially on bigger diameter props. Now Mercury's site says to go UP 1 pitch with the bravo 1FS. Just called a prop dealer and explained what I was looking for, and he said no to the 22p that boating friends chose, and said go with a 25P. So, I think they are just looking at the same site I was. Does anybody have any experience with switching to one of these 4 blades, and did you go to a different pitch, and lastly what was the results? Thanks for any input!! Joe

What is a CB FOIL

[Joe Genovese]

Chris Bailey foil

[Wisfarmer]

I have a 2010 Z7 with 2013 Pro Xs 200HP, ran 70gps with P25, then I added (2) 12' talons and with tournament ready (gear) and 2 men at 200lbs each 3/4 tank of gas and full live well I couldn't get the boat on plane. I tried a p24 no difference, so local prop guy ordered me a Bravo 1xs (4) blade 22.5 and I jump on plane and top speed is 64 gps at 5850 rpm. My boat seems to ride smoother and turn like its on rails. I have an Atlas 6" jack plate and have it set at 1.5" Hope that helps anyone with the same issues.

I hate to tell you this but that speed with 200 on a z7 is terrible I had a 2011 z7 with 2014 200 pro xs and 600 lbs of human full livewells 3/4 fuel and 40 rods plus all gear and ran a 26 tempest plus worked by Mark and boat ran 69-71 depending on the temperature all the time