Prop Choices
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Ok, I know its not a Pantera but its pretty similar. We have a 27 Avanti with a custom built 525 in it (496 Cube, Accel DFI etc). It has a pretty good hook,strakes that suck the hull to the water and has no bowlift. Before we make our changes to the hull, we figured we would play with props for a little bit. We are running a 28 B1 now an are getting about 5000 out of it a 65 mph. We need to turn about 54-5500. We tried a 25 maximus but it wasnt much better.What prop do you guys run on your 28s?
Thanks, Johnny
Thanks, Johnny
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Try a 26B1 - If that doesnt work too well, try getting a spacer and dropping the drive . Your prop slip is about 25% , and should be around 12-14 .
With the X dimension too high , you wont be able to carry the bow .
do you know the X . Do you know how far the prop shaft is below the keel ? Measure it and let us know .
Jerry
With the X dimension too high , you wont be able to carry the bow .
do you know the X . Do you know how far the prop shaft is below the keel ? Measure it and let us know .
Jerry
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I am familiar with the 27 Avanti. You need to take the hook out, period.
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It makes no sense that you could spin the 28 at 5000 and now only spin the 26 at 4650. Have you tried any Mirage Props? They typically work well on the 7' beam boats if your drive height will allow it.
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Does the bow seem to carry better now? You're now at about a 12% slip which is pretty good especially with a bravo. I would try a Mirage too, just to see if there's a difference. Maybe try to find a regular ol' 25 Mirage and see what it does.