Dave M

I rode on a 30 (non-step) w/ 225 Optis before deciding to buy my boat. The owner said it ran in the low 60's. What RPM are you seeing? Gear ratio? What pitch prop?

CAPTAINRON

6200 RPM 21P props. Not sure of the gear ratio. 2006 225 Verados. Took it out yesterday and really couldn't get it to break 50 MPH.
Maybe bravos will help?
Thanks for your help.

Ron

Dave M

Your gear ratio is probably 1.75, or 1.85. Either way, your slip is very high, 25+. Maybe your motors are too high for the 3 blades to bite. Do you know where the cavitation plates on the motors are when you are running? I would definitely try bravos. I'm running 24P bravos w/1.85 lowers. My slip is <10%

CAPTAINRON

I found 22p bravo 1's had to source two separate props to make a pair so they don't match (one is polished and the other one is not) anyway took it out and got 58 MPH at 6000 RPMs which is so much better. I can feel the lightness you guys are talking about now. Great solution to my problem for the money.
Thanks to all

1989mach1

I'm looking at a 07 30 with step and was wondering if the factory adding the setp fixed or helped with the porpoising problem that I hurd the non step 30s had. Any insight on this?

joeya

The step did help it alot and if you have verado you can run Rev 4's FS which give you stern lift and good handling. I used to work for concept and I did all testing so I can tell you all you want to know.

1989mach1

thanks for the response I plan on looking at a 03 and a 07 this week and weekend so i just want to have my ducks in a row befor i go. There is a 14k difference between there asking prices so just looking into every thing I can to figure one or the other or nether. I will be taking my normal tools to look them over and also my moisture meter. The 03 there might be wiggle room on the price but not so sure about the 07 and if there is probably not much.

dirtlawyer

The hull on the 30 is a longstanding, proven hull. That being said, I would opt for the stepped hull if both boats are in a similar condition.

FraidKnot

Just picked up my 30 open with 300 verados and consistently see 70mph with half a tank of fuel and 2-4 passengers. Have seen 76 with 1/4 tank and just me on the boat but I'm still learning how to run the boat. As previously mentioned the boat doesn't seem to be quite comfortable over about 65