CaptSam Posted July 3, 2020 Report Share Posted July 3, 2020 Hey all, Looking for a 4 blade 23 pitch prop for my pathfinder 2300. Sounds like that is the way to go. What do you guys have? 2015 2300 HPS with a 250 SHO on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bamaskeet Posted July 3, 2020 Report Share Posted July 3, 2020 That seems like a lot of pitch. My buddy runs a OFX4 X 19 on his 250 SHO pushing a 2200 XL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PineSound Posted July 3, 2020 Report Share Posted July 3, 2020 I have a 2011 23HPS with 2019 250 SHO and have done the prop dance the last 2 months. 5 batteries re-located to my CC, half tank of fuel, 24V Trolling motor, results below. - 3 Blade 19P - No Bueno - 4 Blade Bravo 1 FS 24P - 54MPH @ 5200RPM Cruise Speed 39MPH @ 3900RPM - 4 Blade Rev 4 XP 23P - 50MPH @ 5200RPM Cruise Speed 42MPH @ 3900RPM - 4 Blade Rev 4 XP 21P - 57MPH @ 5700RPM Cruise Speed 37MPH @ 3900RPM If you do not have a T-Top consider the Rev 4 XP 22P or the Bravo 1 FS 22P. Rev 4 is better offshore prop in my opinion, boat rides flatter since the Rev 4 has longer barrel and acts as a trim. Bravo 1 FS has a shorter barrel and provides more bow lift for maximum speed, I bet the Bravo 1 FS in 22P would FLY I tried all props new from box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradM Posted July 4, 2020 Report Share Posted July 4, 2020 On my boat (2018 HPS) the Bravo FS in 22p will do 62-63 mph. I’ve moved things around and bet it would do 64 now. The HPS needs ALL the bow lift she can get to move out. All props are different and run different. You may turn a 22p by one mfg. but not be able to turn a 20p by another. As Bama mentioned above, you can turn an OFX4/20p on your hull, but it’s slow as hell on the HPS and hard to steer above 50 mph, and tops out at 56-57 mph. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFE CUMMINS 6.7 Posted July 4, 2020 Report Share Posted July 4, 2020 I have a like new Bravo 1 22 pitch; $400. 61 mph @ 5800 rpm on 2300 HPS w/F300 and T-Top. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rmitchell Posted July 4, 2020 Report Share Posted July 4, 2020 Is that a bravo 1 FS? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFE CUMMINS 6.7 Posted July 4, 2020 Report Share Posted July 4, 2020 It’s a Bravo 1, not FS, number is 48-831910 22 p. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoneyB Posted July 4, 2020 Report Share Posted July 4, 2020 11 hours ago, AFE CUMMINS 6.7 said: I have a like new Bravo 1 22 pitch; $400. 61 mph @ 5800 rpm on 2300 HPS w/F300 and T-Top. Nice numbers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFE CUMMINS 6.7 Posted July 4, 2020 Report Share Posted July 4, 2020 Thank you. I’m switching back to the HS4 as I observed no difference in performance from the Yamaha HS4 22 pitch and I prefer the SDS dampener system over the Flo-Torq dampener. It may just be me, but the SDS just sounds smoother when shifting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoneyB Posted July 4, 2020 Report Share Posted July 4, 2020 I have a FS and a HS4 as well. I agree both props run really close on my 2200TRS. I was surprised the HS4 ran as well as it did. They say the Rubex hub kit will soften the shift and noise on the mercury props. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OlivierHPS2300 Posted July 5, 2020 Report Share Posted July 5, 2020 I ordered one last year from Yamaha and still waiting!!!!! Ran mid 60's with that prop on the 2300. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFE CUMMINS 6.7 Posted July 5, 2020 Report Share Posted July 5, 2020 That’s great performance with the HS4. The HS4 was on back order when I originally purchased. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptSam Posted July 5, 2020 Author Report Share Posted July 5, 2020 awesome. appreciate the thoughts on this. Boat is a dog with the 3 blade currently on it, only seeing mid 40's top end. Anyone have one they are looking to sell? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFE CUMMINS 6.7 Posted July 5, 2020 Report Share Posted July 5, 2020 When you get the opportunity could you please provide the prop you’re currently running on your 2300 HPS w/ 250 SHO to be in the mid 40’s? I have a Bravo 1 22 pitch for sale; $400. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptSam Posted July 7, 2020 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2020 Not sure on the exact model/pitch. Will grab it for you when I get to the boat later this week. Where are you located? shoot me a text, 727 798 3573. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunstone Posted July 7, 2020 Report Share Posted July 7, 2020 I have a 2015 hps running a bravo fs 22 pitch. Light it will run 62 to 64 mph 61 rpm cruise low 40's at 3.5 mpg. Last week topped the tank off full gear with 3 200 plus men and a full live well broke 60 mph. I also have a 23 pitch power tech that runs about 61 mph. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh B Posted July 16, 2020 Report Share Posted July 16, 2020 Yamaha HS4 in 23 pitch worked great on my boat if you're running light (62-64 mph). If you're carrying a heavier load you may want the 22p, but i think either will work. The Bravo FS in 22-23p has just about been confirmed by a handful of people as being the fastest 4 blade prop. The Bravo's tend to wear down faster than other props as they have pretty thin blades. The HS4 will get you within 1-2 mph of the Bravo from my experience. The Rev4 suggested before is an awesome overall prop, they have stout thick blades that hold up very well over many years of use. Just keep in mind they are a larger, thicker, heavier prop so you will need to go down a pitch or two compared to the Bravo/HS4. Long story short, buy a Bravo FS 22p or Yamaha HS4 22p and call it a day. Save yourself a lot of time and money trying a bunch of props. Josh B. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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