Originally Posted by
Randy T
I have run 2x stock 25.5s both of those 6,160 for 71-72mph. Then had some more cup put into 1 and got 6,160 73-74mph.
I got a 26 1XS that was B&B not clue what was done or for what hull (TR-21 I believe). That was 6,050 running roughly 73.5 cold. Sent the data to Mark, he did some magic and now it is 6,050 typically running 73+ hot/75+ cold, have seen as high as 76.6. The only problem with this prop now, is that it handles more like a 3 blade.
Ran a 27 that was tuned up from a 26 by Mark, 5,900 71mph.
The really cool part about the 25.5s and the 26 prior to Mark's magic is that I they grip all the way up until I loose water pressure. Both ran about 2in below pad So when I add weight, body or full live wells, I let they hydro plate do the dirty work to get RPMs back up. Loose about 1mph.
My current 26 has 4 1" holes and 4 PVS holes. I ran the PVS holes solid and 1" holes open not much effect on hole shot UNTILL, I filled the live wells and put another person in the boat. Then the venting was noticeable increasing hole shot from 3ish to 6ish seconds. Now all those vent holes are plugged and back to 3sec.
Bravo 1XS is the most common, and that barrel seems to work just fine. I have never run a Bravo with a different barrel.