Topic: best prop (Read 1396 times)

Jdaddy · « **on:** September 03, 2007, 03:24:23 PM »

Without checking each one on the engine, which prop considered to be the best one out there as far as top speed and hole shot :

4 blade SS 25P RAKER

4 blade SS 25P TEMPEST

4 blade SS 25P BALLISTIC

4 blade SS 25P RENEGADE

-Shawn- · « **Reply #1 on:** September 03, 2007, 03:33:30 PM »

Each prop will be different on each boat. The real deal is who works the prop for you. there is not a prop out there that doesn't need to be worked to the hull it is on.

Sounds like you have the new one proped fairly well right now.

Jdaddy · « **Reply #2 on:** September 03, 2007, 03:41:15 PM »

Well, I'm happy with mine but talked to a few people at the ramp and got to prop/speed/hole shot argument and I said look, it will be different depends on the motor, hp and boat lenght and stuff, that one guy was like "I always use Tempest or Raker and they are the best no matter what engine you put them on".......

-Shawn- · « **Reply #3 on:** September 03, 2007, 06:53:58 PM »

When they want to argue thats when you take their money on the lake.

-Shawn- · « **Reply #4 on:** September 03, 2007, 06:55:25 PM »

I don't know much about ballistics but they do look fast sitting on the trailer.

1FASTLASER · « **Reply #5 on:** September 04, 2007, 05:10:11 AM »

Jdaddy.....the Raker and the Tempest are 3 blade props and I am pretty sure Ballistsic doesnt make a 3 blade as well. The Renegade is a 4 blade. As far as being the best prop it all depends on your rig.

Jdaddy · « **Reply #6 on:** September 04, 2007, 12:42:46 PM »

cool, I did not know that raker and tempest are 3 blade props, thanks.
I may get me one as a spare, prob a Raker just to have and see if it will push another 2-3mph

-Shawn- · « **Reply #7 on:** September 04, 2007, 01:31:57 PM »

Normally a 3 blade is going to be 1-3 mph faster, but that is not true on all boats. Robbie has had alot of time setting up legends and says the 26p trophy plus is the fastest on the 21le 225 proxs setup.

-Shawn- · « **Reply #8 on:** September 05, 2007, 12:44:33 PM »

Robbie, we need you expertise over here!!!!

realdealprops · « **Reply #9 on:** September 05, 2007, 09:53:44 PM »

Looks like ya'll have it covered. Every boat/motor combo will need something different. There is no one miracle prop out there yet. On Jdaddy's boat a 3 blade will probably work better. The merc props will interchange easily on the Yamaha.

Jdaddy · « **Reply #10 on:** September 06, 2007, 12:05:16 AM »

Thanks Robbie,
Let me add and ask you another question.
The prop I got right now is Ballistic 4 blade - i honestly don't know the pitch, I assume 26.
I run about 70mph on 5600 rpm's with about 18-20psi water.
What do you think a 3 blade prop like a 27P tempest will do on my motor/speed/rpm ? ( merc 225 efi).

Also I have a jack plate and looks like it was already set by the previous owner - I'm not sure how low under pad, i need to check that tomorrow.

-Shawn- · « **Reply #11 on:** September 06, 2007, 04:26:19 AM »

JDaddy, when you have really got her skinned back and trimmed out How does your rooster tail look? Height and eveness?

What is your max rpm at WOT?

I think on that stratos you should be setting around 2.25 in under pad with the 4 blade.

Also if you drop to a 3 blade your speed will increase a couple MPH but the chine walk will generally get worse.

Jdaddy · « **Reply #12 on:** September 06, 2007, 10:16:20 AM »

Quote

I think on that stratos you

A R E YO U C R A Z Y

I DRIVE A TRITON TR21 NOT A STRATOS,

here is a picture of my jack plate, see if you understand what it means... I never had a J-P on my other boat so not sure how to set it up

Jdaddy · « **Reply #13 on:** September 06, 2007, 10:18:10 AM »

I don't have any rooster tail in any speed, at least nothing over my cowling.
I just leveled the trailer/boat out and measured the distance from the bottom of the pad on the very rear to the ground, 14.5 inches, i then measured the distance from the center of the prop shaft to the ground and it was 11.5 when the engine is vertical to the boat, so it looks like it set for 3" right???

-Shawn- · « **Reply #14 on:** September 06, 2007, 10:57:41 AM »

OOPs !!!! Ok I posted that at 4:00 am give me a break hadn't had any coffee yet!!!

What is your rpm@ WOT? I am willing to bet you could come up on your plate some and make it easier to drive.

Jdaddy · « **Reply #15 on:** September 06, 2007, 11:05:26 AM »

bout 5600-5700 pushing it with 18-20 psi water and about 68-70mph wot, with the ballistic 4 blade prop

-Shawn- · « **Reply #16 on:** September 06, 2007, 11:25:36 AM »

I would go to the water and play with it. 2.75 to 2.5 is where I would bet you get the most out of it . It should have less wheel torque and be easier to drive when you come up some on it.

HillbillyRock · « **Reply #17 on:** September 09, 2007, 09:39:58 AM »

My buddy done best with his Triton setup at 2.25" below the pad rolling a Tempest with 2 vent plugs pulled for holeshot. With the heavier hulls you have to make sure your prop has enough cupping to ensure propper lift. If your prop does not have enough lift than you will never see what you want to see.

realdealprops · « **Reply #18 on:** September 10, 2007, 06:33:34 AM »

The Tempest should put the boat in the low 70's. We usually see 72-74 on your boat/motor combo when we set them up.

Jdaddy · « **Reply #19 on:** September 10, 2007, 11:21:35 AM »

So you think I should change or stay with my Ballistic, i did get my pad to 2.25 below but didnt had the time to test it just yet.

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