Best prop for a 2000 260
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What do you have now and how does it run?
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I have a 27 Hydromotive 4 Blade that is fresh from the factory that I'm trying to sell.
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I run a 26p Bravo I on my 2000 260. That is also the same prop that it comes with from Velocity. A 28p may work, but only with a light load. I was told to stay away from Hydros as they had to much lift for that hull.
With a non-labbed 28p, you may be working the engine too hard for 2-3 mph more. The best prop is one that allows you to reach your highest rated RPM (or with 200rpm) with a normal load onboard.
I hit about 74-75 when the needle reaches 5100 with a nominal load (two people onboard (including myself), dual batteries, 1/2-3/4 fuel, hatch installed and all play-things on the boat).
Get the seat and hatch back in, with a normal load of fuel, beer and friends, and then try that 26p. I have the HO version of your motor and it is near perfect. If you go 28p, get it labbed first.
With a non-labbed 28p, you may be working the engine too hard for 2-3 mph more. The best prop is one that allows you to reach your highest rated RPM (or with 200rpm) with a normal load onboard.
I hit about 74-75 when the needle reaches 5100 with a nominal load (two people onboard (including myself), dual batteries, 1/2-3/4 fuel, hatch installed and all play-things on the boat).
Get the seat and hatch back in, with a normal load of fuel, beer and friends, and then try that 26p. I have the HO version of your motor and it is near perfect. If you go 28p, get it labbed first.
Last edited by Redhook98; 05-03-2013 at 11:46 AM.
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Hydros work great on the 260's at top end. The bravo works better at low speeds to mid-range. The five blade PX hydros works all around better than bravos if you have hp to push it. The boat on a hydro lifts the bow more. I ran a PX 28 on my old 260 with a blower motor, loved the prop. great cruising speed to top end with an assume hole shot, far superior to any bravo even labed.