frdvschvy

Anybody know of some fast 35' Flames out there? What are they running for power/drives. I am trying to determine what the 35' might run with twin Merc 700's or 850's backed by NXT drives.

Linster

Not sure, 700 should get 100, 850 maybe 106

I think that heavy drive will throw off the balance. It already tail heavy

Linster

Tim,

U have low humidity which gives U 20-40 HP more per engine. Wish we had that humidity

Linster

What herrings did U use?

CB-BLR

I will answer for Tim.

Hering 29 pitch - 5 Blade Bravo style props.

Chris

Nordicflame

Chris,
Could you and Tim expand on the Hering props on the Flame...
What it is that works better than Bravos maybe.
Thanks,
Dave

Linster

i assume when you say Bravo style, you mean round ear style not cleaver style? I would think the cleaver style may do better since it has so much bow lift?

CB-BLR

Yes, when I say "Bravo Style", I mean round eared. Hering calls this prop their 5 blade bravo prop, which differs from their 5 blade cleaver style prop.

I agree, I have heard that the flames have a lot of natural bow lift, and that a cleaver style prop might work better.

I can tell you that the Hering 5 blade bravo props I have run on my Heat are smoother and faster than any other props I have run. Tim also likes the 5 blade bravo's on his Flame.

Chris

Linster

The 5 blades can hook up better, I can get into some 3-6 footers at times. Having some slip helps the drives. I tryt to avoid that water, but the bay can get rough

Nordicflame

Has anyone tried any Maximus 5 blades?
I know the single engine Flame with big hp ran into the 100s with a single 1200 with those.
Thanks,
Dave