What props do you run on your Bravo III

[gcunning1968]

I have a 2007 230 select 350 mag with the Bravo three. The props on this unit are a 28 pitch, my planning out seems to take a while and top end rpm's are around 4500 with a top speed of about 45 mph with 4 on the boat and 50 gallons of fuel. New to I/O power packages and would like to hear how your boats perform. I realize we need to compare apples to apples.
Thanks!!!

 

[tbirdvet]

Did you check the prop chart on Sea Ray site to be sure you have the correct props?

 

[gcunning1968]

no but I will do that. Thanks!

 

[surfinjoe]

45 MPH & 4500 RPM sounds a bit low. Are you triming your outdrive? You should see 50 MPH or more. I typically get my best top speed trimmed up around 50% or so.

I have a 2007 230 select 350 mag with the Bravo three. The props on this unit are a 28 pitch, my planning out seems to take a while and top end rpm's are around 4500 with a top speed of about 45 mph with 4 on the boat and 50 gallons of fuel. New to I/O power packages and would like to hear how your boats perform. I realize we need to compare apples to apples.
Thanks!!!

 

[tbirdvet]

I had a boat 22' with the same engine and turned 4800 at 45 MPH with load and drive trimmed up. Your top speed seems about right.

 

[surfinjoe]

John - did you have a Bravo III with a 28p prop?

I had a boat 22" with the same engine and turned 4800 at 45 MPH with load and drive trimmed up. Your top speed seems about right.

 

[garryowen]

not sure this is revilement but the 230 7.4 runs, 43 gps mph, at 4300 rpm, at 6000 ft elevation. it has 26 pitch props with the 2:00 drive gear. still calm glass water no breeze, will pull 3 mpg average. bow to stern slip price length is 24'8"

this is a older boat with weight of aprox. 6000 lb.