by Sonik » Dec 18, 2011 11:03 pm
Chopper, SRX or ET is where you want to end up depending on the top speed range. I'm running choppers right now but my boat was always easiest to drive with a 30P ET on it even when the 2.0 XR2 150 was hanging on it. Get propshaft close to even with the pad and then work a prop to your liking.....best way. Keep in mind, a prop that works at 85, may not necessarily work at 95....trust me. I have a beautiful 28 chopper that I have waaaaaaay too much $$$ invested in at the prop shop that worked great with the 150, but now with the 2.5 and higher speeds, it flighty, quirky, unpredictable, and dowright scary.....but fun in a sick twisted kinda way.
As Chet said, lateral balance in a side-steer boat (assuming thats what you're working with) is essential (longitudinal balance as well) or you'll be chasing your tail forever finding a setup and prop that do what you want.
The 2:1 needs to go if you want a top end rig. Its winter time so sell the 2:1 and find a nice 1.87, cone it, and go from there....unless you plan on drag racing 800' or 1000'.
Good luck!
Jeff
Chopper, SRX or ET is where you want to end up depending on the top speed range. I'm running choppers right now but my boat was always easiest to drive with a 30P ET on it even when the 2.0 XR2 150 was hanging on it. Get propshaft close to even with the pad and then work a prop to your liking.....best way. Keep in mind, a prop that works at 85, may not necessarily work at 95....trust me. I have a beautiful 28 chopper that I have waaaaaaay too much $$$ invested in at the prop shop that worked great with the 150, but now with the 2.5 and higher speeds, it flighty, quirky, unpredictable, and dowright scary.....but fun in a sick twisted kinda way. :mrgreen: As Chet said, lateral balance in a side-steer boat (assuming thats what you're working with) is essential (longitudinal balance as well) or you'll be chasing your tail forever finding a setup and prop that do what you want.
The 2:1 needs to go if you want a top end rig. Its winter time so sell the 2:1 and find a nice 1.87, cone it, and go from there....unless you plan on drag racing 800' or 1000'. :up:
Good luck!
Jeff