Adding a Whipple, what prop to try???
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Adding a Whipple, what prop to try???
I have a 30' Superboat Y2K. Currently has 600 hp, bravo xr drive, left hand rotation. Spins a 28 4 blade bravo 1 @ 5300 rpm @ 81 mph. I tried a 30 bravo 1 and got 5100 rpm @ 77.5 mph. I've also tried a hydro px-5 26p and got 5500 rpm @ 74 mph.The hull is stepped, X-dim is 1.5" higher than the factory, that's all I know. Dry weight is approx 4500 lbs.
Dustin @ Whipple estimates 800 hp. Any thoughts as to what props to try??
Thanks
Dustin @ Whipple estimates 800 hp. Any thoughts as to what props to try??
Thanks
Last edited by Pure Energy; 10-25-2005 at 07:05 PM.
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Re: Adding a Whipple, what prop to try???
You should need to add about 4" of pitch. You may want to try a 5 blade and lower that slip percentage. It's pretty high right now.
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Re: Adding a Whipple, what prop to try???
Originally Posted by throttleup
What is your wet weight?
What RPM is the peak HP produced?
Julie
What RPM is the peak HP produced?
Julie
Peak hp is @ 5700 rpm
Thanks
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Re: Adding a Whipple, what prop to try???
Well, I would anticipate, from youyr initial post that you will run about 91-93 MPH with the new power. So that being said you will need to run a 30P propeller to achieve this speed. I wuold baseline the propellers you have and post results or feel free to call me with them. Safe Testing.
Julie
Julie
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Re: Adding a Whipple, what prop to try???
Adding 200 hp is worth a addition of a couple inches of pitch or 400 rpm. You were were able to turn the 28 at 5300 which means it will be a perfect prop to test with.
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