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2003 Eliminator Daytona Prop Question

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#1 ·
Hello , I recently bought my first 2003 Eliminator Daytona 25. I have owned boats my whole life so this is my first cat. needless to say i love this thing. The ride, handling, comfort and power are awesome. my only complaint is the hole shot. Its taking longer then expected to plane out. It has a 4 blade 26p bravo 1 prop now and im thinking i need to change the prop a little to get it out on plane faster..
Any help is greatly appreciated.

2003 Eliminator Daytona 25
closed bow
496 HO
204 HRS
bravo 1 outdrive
4 blade 26p prop
 
#3 ·
Easy on the sticks. Don’t hammer down on it out of the hole. That’s how you break your drive. A 26 p prop is about the biggest you’ll want to go with a stock 496ho. A 24 might give you a slight better top end actually.

I have a 2001 25 that came with a 496 ho. I ran it with a 24 and a 26. The 26 planned a little sooner but slower top end. The 24 was a better all around prop.


Even now that I’ve double the power I still take it easy out of the hole. Trust me on this one. If you go full throttle out of the hole enough times you will break it.
 
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