Bravo 1 Prop for 29 Outlaw

[bghert]

I am trying to figure out what pitch bravo 1 prop would be recommended for a '97 Baja 29 Outlaw with single HP500 (carb). I bought the boat with a 502 mag EFI and it had a 21 pitch mirage which seemed to be about the right pitch. I bought a 22 pitch labbed Bravo 1 to run on it but decided to do a motor swap and run a HP500. Will the labbed 22 be enough or will I need to look at a 24? I know water time will tell the truth but I am ging to be getting this thing back together just before memorial weekend and would like to get as close to the correct prop as possible. Thanks in advance.

[$HREDDER]

Stick with the Mirage try a 25 or 27 the boat will work well with a left hand rotation. I had a 97 with a single 502 ran a left rotating 21 Yamaha worked the best, I tried a lot of props. You can usually buy the left's for a lot less than a right rotating prop. Good luck. I would estimate your top speed @ about 61mph GPS maybe a little better with some prop work.

[$HREDDER]

Post a pick of your boat, it might be mine. Teal graphic's all white deck. LOW BID

[bghert]

I appreciate the advise. That was about the speed I was thinking with a three blade and I may end up sticking with a Mirage. I think a four blade might help me get out of the hole a little better with people on board. Here is a pic of the boat, all white with no graphics.

[eddie]

Our 454 Mag 29 Single had a 19 pitch Mirage + on it, I would think a 23 or 25 would be enough for a 500hp. Our boat ran right at 5,000 with at 52 on GPS with the 19.

[$HREDDER]

A 29 single has virtually no bow rise when planning, they just go. You might see a little with a 4 blade but not much. Nice looking boat.

[bbladesprops]

The 24 B1 would be the correct test propeller. Lagging it with extra rake would give you the best of both worlds. You may even need a 26 if Labbing is in the future.

Did we talk about this?

[Mikey Likes It]

The 24 B1 would be the correct test propeller. Lagging it with extra rake would give you the best of both worlds. You may even need a 26 if Labbing is in the future.

Did we talk about this?

I got my prop from BB and they know what they are talking about. I have a 24P LH Hydro you could test out if your at the lake. Nice looking boat, I am fan of all white.

[bghert]

The 24 B1 would be the correct test propeller. Lagging it with extra rake would give you the best of both worlds. You may even need a 26 if Labbing is in the future.

Did we talk about this?

Havent talked yet. I figured I would get the 24 B1 and do some testing then get with you on the results and see if we could tweak a few more MPH out of it. I just didnt want to wast my time with the current labbed 22 B1 if it was by far the wrong prop. I think Memorial weekend will be my first weekend out and i will get some test results to you.

[bghert]

I got my prop from BB and they know what they are talking about. I have a 24P LH Hydro you could test out if your at the lake. Nice looking boat, I am fan of all white.

I wont have the boat back together until the middle of May but I will hit you up if I have not found a prop yet. Thanks for the offer

[bghert]

The 24 B1 would be the correct test propeller. Lagging it with extra rake would give you the best of both worlds. You may even need a 26 if Labbing is in the future.

Did we talk about this?

I put a 24 Bravo 1 on last weekend and only hit 4500 RPM. I had to arrange some late minute exhaust tips/mufflers and a smaller flame arrestor which I think restricted the output of the motor a little, so I dont think i was making anywhere near the capable HP of the motor. In any case I think the 24 may be a liitle much. Would a 23 Mirage fit the bill? Or would labbing the 24 be the way to go? I am taking my GPS next weekend with the new flame arrestor and exhaust installed so I will have some more accurate test numbers.

[Griff]

If you're only at 4500rpms, the labbed 22 should be just about right. If you can get the stock 24 to about 4700rpms, then I would look at getting it labbed to pick up some more rpm. You want to run the 500 at 5200rpms at WOT to make max power.

[bbladesprops]

Make all the engine, exhaust, CG adjustments first so as to get the best data for the final propping recipe.

[bankerron]

I think Griff gave the answer I would have. If you get it labbed keep in mind that to get the lift they will have to add some cup. I have a 24 Outlaw with a 525SC. Just had the Bravo 1 28 pitch labbed to a 27 and added cup and it has brought me out of the water more because of it. Runs like a stripped azz ape. Outlaws have such a deep X dimension that you need to get the beast up and out of the water.

[bghert]

That is a good point. I will know a little more after some more testing this weekend. 525 in a 24!!!! I would imaging that thing runs.

[Griff]

525 in a 24!!!! I would imaging that thing runs.

and its my old 24 Outlaw:mrgreen: They put the 525sc in a year or 2 after they bought it from me. They've got that boat dialed in. Ran 79mph in the Shootout last year.

[bghert]

Make all the engine, exhaust, CG adjustments first so as to get the best data for the final propping recipe.

I was able to get out Yesterday at 8 am and see some good water. 2 on board with a little under a 1/4 tank of fuel. I did not have my GPS (forgot it at home) but the most important number was I hit 4800 RPM's with the 24P Bravo 1. I will get more accurate data the next trip out.

[bghert]

Would a Revolution 4 23P prop would gain the additional 400 RPM's needed for WOT? I know it is only 1 pitch difference than my 24 Bravo but the diameter is also smaller. Also is the Revolution prop even suitable for a
29' 500HP application? Right now I have the ability to purchase either a 23P Mirage or the 23P Revolution. I am just trying to test different props to get the RPM's where they need to be. Thanks in advance.

[Griff]

The Rev4 doesn't give the bow lift of Bravo prop. I would get the 24 Bravo labbed. I'm betting you will need all the bow lift you can get, at least I did on my 28 pantera.

[bghert]

I think labbing the 24 is my best bet. I am trying to find a good prop to put on the boat while mine is being worked. I think I will try a 23 Mirage and see how the 3 blade performs.