2016 23LSV 410 - prop question

[hethj7]

I am just under 40 MPH with the 2277, but like it overall. 

[FlyBoyCoy]

This reminds me to go snag the new prop. I'll take data points w both props. 

[Sailvi767]

I took delivery of the new 23LSV today. The boat has a 450 with a 2277 prop. It's strong out of the hole and top speed was 40.9 with a surf pipe. I was surprised at that as my VLX only ran 42 without a surfpipe. More data will follow and I plan on running a 2401 prop also to see how it does.

 

[Lees23]

3 hours ago, Sailvi767 said:

I took delivery of the new 23LSV today. The boat has a 450 with a 2277 prop. It's strong out of the hole and top speed was 40.9 with a surf pipe. I was surprised at that as my VLX only ran 42 without a surfpipe. More data will follow and I plan on running a 2401 prop also to see how it does.

 

I heard that the new "Malibu" on the side adds a couple of new horsepower.  Probably the reason. 

[ConnollyCrew]

On 3/26/2017 at 4:10 PM, Lees23 said:

This thread has me second guessing about which prop to run on my '17 22VLX with base motor.  We rarely will have the boat loaded with ppl and I doubt I'll run more than PNP ballast.  We do like to take cruises. How loud is this tranny wine?  I am coming from a MasterCraft with pretty much open exhaust and a lot of exhaust noise.  I did opt for the surfpipe.  Does the surfpipe really slow the boat down(I keep reading posts about speeds quote with and without the surf pipe).  

I was planning on just running the standard setup but am thinking a little more pitch or diameter might not hurt if the motor will have plenty of torque or my use.

I run the 2277 on my 17 23. I loaddd her with weight and it handled it fine. I will keep my 2277 and buy another as a backup.

[Sailvi767]

On 3/26/2017 at 5:10 PM, Lees23 said:

This thread has me second guessing about which prop to run on my '17 22VLX with base motor.  We rarely will have the boat loaded with ppl and I doubt I'll run more than PNP ballast.  We do like to take cruises. How loud is this tranny wine?  I am coming from a MasterCraft with pretty much open exhaust and a lot of exhaust noise.  I did opt for the surfpipe.  Does the surfpipe really slow the boat down(I keep reading posts about speeds quote with and without the surf pipe).  

I was planning on just running the standard setup but am thinking a little more pitch or diameter might not hurt if the motor will have plenty of torque or my use.

On the surfpipe issue you mention. I don't think it makes a noticeable change in speed. As I have posted my non surf pipe VLX ran 42 MPH. Now that I have some time on the new LSV I am seeing 41.4MPH with a surfpipe. I would expect the LSV to be slightly slower. My top speed will be slightly higher with the 450 verses the 410 because I believe the RPM limiter is set higher at 5500 RPM however at anything other the flat out the RPM to speed ratio will be exactly the same as a boat with the 410. 3500 RPM gives a acceptable cruise at 25.6 MPH and still allows good acceleration at heavy weights. I don't believe there is any reason to go to the 2249 unless you are going to really slam the boat with weight well above full internal and PNP.