Bravo 1 OC Prop.....

**2.5-21** · 11-17-2019, 02:13 PM

Looking for first hand experience with someone that has run or tested these props.

Mercury claims they are a completely different blade design than every other Bravo 1 with the shortest cut barrel and smallest diameter.

Cost is double any other Bravo 1.

**vnemous** · 11-17-2019, 02:52 PM

I just got a new bravo 1 what's the OC stand for?

**2.5-21** · 11-17-2019, 02:55 PM

Originally Posted by vnemous

I just got a new bravo 1 what's the OC stand for?

Outboard Catamaran.... They say its designed for tunnels/cats

**2.5-21** · 11-17-2019, 02:55 PM

Originally Posted by vnemous

I just got a new bravo 1 what's the OC stand for?

What Bravo did you get?

**vnemous** · 11-17-2019, 02:55 PM

I just saw that. 14 3/4 diameter interesting.

**vnemous** · 11-17-2019, 02:56 PM

Stock bravo 1 needs vent holes will try it next year or if I take the super to Florida over the wintery.

**tux974** · 11-18-2019, 05:57 AM

Bravo wheels have come along way in configuration and applications.
We ran the XS's on Frank's 25 Powerplay and I got to say they were very impressive all around with 3 of us in the boat, would be prop of choice for me for all around use. Good hole shot, mid range, up top and easy on LU's.
Actually thinking about getting a pair for my RS.

**FUJIMO** · 11-18-2019, 08:49 PM

and when you lab them, they get even better.

**mistah_max** · 11-19-2019, 05:49 AM

Originally Posted by vnemous

Stock bravo 1 needs vent holes will try it next year or if I take the super to Florida over the wintery.

if it runs anything like mine you'll need more then 4 holes. i have a labbed 30 bravo with 4 holes (not pvs) and from idle I pin the throttle and the motor revs up to about 2500-2800rpm and it stays there for a good 4-5 seconds before spooling up. after that everything's fine but getting on plane is unpleasant to say the least...im still deciding between adding 4 more holes to it or move to a overhub prop. not that much choice of overhub 15in dia. props
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**2.5-21** · 11-19-2019, 07:39 AM

They put 8 PVS holes in the XS just for the 2 strokes and only 2 for the 4 strokes.

**Greg G** · 11-19-2019, 07:51 AM

8 PVS holes? WTF

**2.5-21** · 11-19-2019, 08:10 AM

https://www.mercuryracing.com/boat-p...ravo-i-xs-2-2/

**2.5-21** · 11-19-2019, 08:11 AM

https://www.mercuryracing.com/boat-p...rd/bravo-i-fs/

**2.5-21** · 11-19-2019, 08:14 AM

I have an interest in Why the Bravo1 OC is double the price of an XS and FS
They are the same casting with a smaller diameter and an added cup to the blade tips. And want to know who has tried one.

https://www.mercuryracing.com/boat-p...rd/bravo-i-oc/

**Petey** · 11-19-2019, 08:35 AM

Originally Posted by 2.5-21

I have an interest in Why the Bravo1 OC is double the price of an XS and FS
They are the same casting with a smaller diameter and an added cup to the blade tips. And want to know who has tried one.

https://www.mercuryracing.com/boat-p...rd/bravo-i-oc/

2.5, the OC is Labbed, and the FS/XS are not, they are Pro Finish