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Prop suggestions for 2005 Cuddy 255 w/Bravo III

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Bringing my 2005 Cuddy 255 to Lake Tahoe. I have the Bravo III drive with 28P 3 blade props on it now and was looking for advice for the right prop. Dual 4 blade? 4 blade front and 3 blade rear? Dual 3 blade?
Will a 26P work?

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ADPIV wrote: Thu May 30, 2019 4:33 pm Bringing my 2005 Cuddy 255 to Lake Tahoe. I have the Bravo III drive with 28P 3 blade props on it now and was looking for advice for the right prop. Dual 4 blade? 4 blade front and 3 blade rear? Dual 3 blade?
Will a 26P work?

Thanks
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Hello ADPIV. Welcome to the Cobaltchat forum. So glad you found us!

What is the ratio stamped on your outdrive? That will help. Normally a three blade is best on the Bravo III.

Again, welcome aboard mate!

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Matt where are you. I bet you might even want to find a set of 24 3x3 props. It's this a permanent set? Where did the boat come from.? Sea level I'm guessing
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Big Block Power wrote: Thu May 30, 2019 6:27 pm Matt where are you. I bet you might even want to find a set of 24 3x3 props. It's this a permanent set? Where did the boat come from.? Sea level I'm guessing
I’m on the same page as that elevation is a special order outdrive and prop set from most local dealers.
Get a set of 22 ( water sports) or 24 ( lemonade hopping, and just cruising). If you get used ones have them cleaned and balanced and you’ll enjoy Tahoe without straining your Cobalt.
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The cuddy is a bit heavier than my 252, but it came with 26p 3x3 props and they are a perfect blend of overall performance/watersports/cruising. What engine does it have?
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Thanks for the welcome. My B3 is a 2.20 and has 28P props now. I am in Sacramento. I found a set of 26P, 4 blade front and 3 blade rear, I'm told these will be best for High Altitude Lake Tahoe 6225'. If anybody has a different opinion I would love to hear, this is my first I/O boat so any advice would be much appreciated.
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ADPIV wrote: Tue Jun 04, 2019 3:25 pm Thanks for the welcome. My B3 is a 2.20 and has 28P props now. I am in Sacramento. I found a set of 26P, 4 blade front and 3 blade rear, I'm told these will be best for High Altitude Lake Tahoe 6225'. If anybody has a different opinion I would love to hear, this is my first I/O boat so any advice would be much appreciated.
2.20 is a optional ratio for high elevation. It may have been ordered for Tahoe originally.
As we mentioned it was paired with a 24 pitch set. So possibly it may be a little lazy and struggle with 26 pitch. Which will result in higher load strains on everything since your throttle input will have to be excessive.
I’d keep looking for a 24p . Your drivetrain will thank you😎
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