Fishing prop for Simonized 300XS / Stroker combo?

Hey Guys, whatcha think? What would be a good fishing prop for a new 300XS with a Simon lightened flywheel and reflashed ECU (6800 Rev limiter) on my Stroker boat?? I'd probably prop it to run ~6400 with a <U>heavy</U> fishin load, so I could bump the limiter on a very light load.

My first guess is a Croxton 30P Bravo with big vent holes. I want decent acceleration cuz many lakes I fish aren't that big. With all that torque, I figure I could go up 2" in pitch over what seems like a good prop for the 250XS, which is the 28 Bravo.

I had a nice conversation with Eric Simon. Got me all juiced up!

Thanks a bunch!
Brian




Modified by Muskiebri at 4:06 PM 10/6/2009

I dont know that the 28 Bravo would be a good choice on a 250xs. I think if you can get Performer to make you a nice 30 performer 4 Bullet cut your real close to what your after.....May take a few trips to them but im sure it will be worth it!!! http://www.bassboatcentral.com/boardstuff2/beers.gif

32 3 blade performer bc
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Useing your description of HEAVY FISHING load and 6400 rpm set.. I would try the 30 Bravo worked my Mark.. It may need to be pitched up a touch but not sure.. Need a minimum of dual pvs holes with the 1.62 gears..

For light load and looking for speed I would go with the Performer in 32/34 pitch...

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Yeah, Outlaw, thanks. I definitely don't know what the best fishing and speed props are for the 250XS. I was thinking about Dan Hare's boat and how he loved the Bravo 28, but I think he had a 225 EFI motor at that time. Thanks again.

http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/bows.gif http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/bows.gif to everyone for your comments. I must be underestimating what the 300XS can do, cuz I wasn't thinking it could turn a 32. I also have no experience with how much of a difference Eric's flywheel and ECU reflash might make. I know there's a few guys that have done that with Simon on a 300XS, and supposedly the results have been pretty darn good, but I haven't seen any real 'data' on the performance benefits. http://www.bassboatcentral.com/boardstuff2/beers.gif http://www.bassboatcentral.com/boardstuff2/beers.gif

I'm not sure what it will do with the raised limiter either and will be listening for the results, but with the lower original limiter you could turn a 32 with no problem!! Dan has a 28, 20 and a 32 Bravo and has ran the 28 on his ride for a long time,the gears make all the difference also we run the smaller props for fishing with the 1.62 gears to help with the hole shot also..

Yes Dan Hare runs a 28 bravo day in and day out for fishing....I have tried the bravos and havent had much luck...The holeshot and acceleration i get from the over the hub props like the performers cant be beat.

Not sure about the 300xs, but I can tell you I run a bullet cut 28 performer 4 blade for fishing with a partner and a fairly heavy load. It will run 96 and change with two at 6450 and 92 and change at 6150. This is with a Hydro-Tec Phase $$$+, (everything they offer and then some)... Holeshot is decent, but midrange accelleration is fantastic, I've tried a 30 BC performer 4 also, holeshot not very good accelleration is ok and havent been on a lake big enough to stretch it out during a tourney.. Light the 30 was running 103.4 on the limiter (6450)..

Hope that helps... http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/thumbsup2.gif

hey Keith call me I have a new phone http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/roll.gif

That old 30p Hydromotive is a good fishing prop that carries a load very well...especially after Croxton re-worked it...I imagine it and the Bravo should be close http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/thumbsup2.gif

I had that same motor on mine. The 32 bullet cut is a good combo. The lightweight flywheel will give you an even better holeshot with over 100 mph top end when you want to play. With a load the 30 bravo ain't bad but you won't get anywhere near the top end performance.

StrokerXS ran a 300xs at low elevation, he ran a huge variety of props. I run a 300xs with 1.75 gears but I run with a elevation disability and my numbers arn't as impressive as the others but I do work at it. David you need to step in here with some advise.

Thanks Dean http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/thumbsup2.gif

This was with the 32 bullet cut with the 300xs on a 90 degree day, troller on and all my gear. If you run at elevation or with a very heavy load, obviously this won't be the prop for you but with a one man fihsing load it runs good.

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Very cool, BigNasty! http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/thumbsup2.gif http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/thumbsup2.gif You remember what your tach was at? Starting to get into the rev limiter? I'm guessin 6200 ish. Thanks http://www.bassboatcentral.com/boardstuff2/beers.gif

The lakes I fish are between 700 and 1700 ft elevation, so I shouldn't be significantly affected by that... a couple mph maybe. Not sure.