Propping a 26ZX
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We are in the process of dialing in the 26ZX. I am running a Young Performance 850 hp engine with a XR upper, IMCO lower and Billet Topcap. I am running a stock X dimension
We have tried two props. A 30" Bravo I and 32" Bravo I. The 32 really seems to bite better and have a bit less slip. We have not dialed it in all the way yet so I don't know what it will do up top. Eddie had it running 87 at 5,000 rpm before hitting a series of nasty cross wakes which induced a nasty chine walk. His lake was rough so he called it a day. The boat ran on rails before the cross wakes so it seems very stable. I have done numerous runs to 80 with a 30" Bravo I and one to 85 and it is very stable there too.
I was wondering if I should be considering a 5 blade as part of my testing. My biggest concern is stress on the drive.
We have tried two props. A 30" Bravo I and 32" Bravo I. The 32 really seems to bite better and have a bit less slip. We have not dialed it in all the way yet so I don't know what it will do up top. Eddie had it running 87 at 5,000 rpm before hitting a series of nasty cross wakes which induced a nasty chine walk. His lake was rough so he called it a day. The boat ran on rails before the cross wakes so it seems very stable. I have done numerous runs to 80 with a 30" Bravo I and one to 85 and it is very stable there too.
I was wondering if I should be considering a 5 blade as part of my testing. My biggest concern is stress on the drive.
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I was kind of hoping that you would only smoke one drive before you go to #6's
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I talked to Eddie last night.
That is crazy about the 30 Bravo being cut down. No surprise. I was getting ready to try Brian's 30 Bravo for comparison but the rain ran us off Nickajack late Saturday afternoon.
That is crazy about the 30 Bravo being cut down. No surprise. I was getting ready to try Brian's 30 Bravo for comparison but the rain ran us off Nickajack late Saturday afternoon.
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At under 12% slip with a 4 blade on that hull you are doing well.
If speed is of the essence, keep the 32 B1 and have a conservative Lab done to it.
The 5 blade will slow down the op end but improve economy and cruise speed.
If speed is of the essence, keep the 32 B1 and have a conservative Lab done to it.
The 5 blade will slow down the op end but improve economy and cruise speed.
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You guys sent me a 32 B1. It got here nice and prompt. I will run with that for now and get some seat time. Thanks