23 scarab prop questions
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23 scarab prop questions
i have a 22 foot scarab that i have put some new power along with updating it i now got the bugs worked out now im trying to to get started on propping right. my motor is a 489ci bbc with a 177 blower, ported merlin square ports, full hyd roller and 950cfm holley. ive got a 25p mirage plus on there right now. it has a a bit of torque steer in it on plane, but gets on plane easy, has blown out romping on it on a hole shot. Ive run it up to 5800-6000 rpm trimmed up doing 77 on the gps i think my prop is holding me back some i would like a prop for top end and mid to high accleration, if it is possible.
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thanks for the input would the b1 have less torque steer and better mid range? on my 25 mirage it just seemed like i was creeping up to 77 from about 60 or so will the higher pitch prop make it peppier on the big end?
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You also want some cup taken out to generate less lift. This boat does not need a lot of lift, and you will find that it is rock solid at top end with a prop that does not generate a lot of lift.
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Also, the 4 blade will give you much harder midrange acceleration. It should throw you back in the seat. Sounds like you are over-revving the motor and are not in the heart of the power band above 60mph. My 502MPI accelerates very nicely up to around 70mph.
The reason I know all this is because I'm in the middle of some prop testing myself. . .
The reason I know all this is because I'm in the middle of some prop testing myself. . .
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Dont really have a good pic there a few over on Texas hot boats in the welchfest gallery and in my personal gallery in the members section under john's gallery. how do you post pics off your computer?
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oh i forgot to tell you how it fits, the bulkhead in front of the main blower pulley is cut out in a half moon and fiberglassed, had it done when i put a new floor in it. and the bench seat is moved foward just a little, this cuts down on the cockpit room but hey im driving what do i care!, and when i had my engine hatch re made i added about a inch to the length of it, then of course the carb and 3x10 inch flame arrestor is up in the scoop. (i think with a little more modification i could but a 256 b&m style dual carb blower on it but im gonna put that off for a good long while.) i here is a link to the a pic on how i re did that ugly dash.
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Nice setup but I think you have a 22 Scarab. All the guys that responded here were talking about a 23 SCS, which uses a different hull than your boat, so just wanted to let you know: