Bravo I xs on Caracal

Rule of thumb seems to be increase pitch by at least 1 if not 2 when switching from the fury to bravo xs. Depending on what youre wanting to get out of the setup, I would say just go up 1 inch. I ran a 27P bravo and I loved how the boat handled, especially with a load, but it idled a little fast and didnt power load well at all. That was with all 8 holes open. The bravo also offers half sizes as well. I think a 26.5 would be ideal on the Eyra, so maybe a 25.5 for the Caracal?

I cant speak for the Caracal, but on my Eyra, I ran the Bravo .5″ higher than the fury. Ive heard some say they run a 24 fury on their Caracal, depending on load. I dont know if that means you need a 24 or if you might need more seat time to maximize what you have in the 25. Im sure more will chime in that can give you much more info on your model than I can. Congrats on the new rig!

Shap from La wrote:No experience here with the Bravo, however I do run a 24″ fury on my Eyra when I need to carry a really big load or when Im fishing shallow water and need a better hole shot. The 24″ fury handles better, better acceleration, better midrange, better rough water handling, better for heavy loads in the summer heat. It does give up about 2 mph to the 25″ Fury but everything else is better. Might solve any issues you are seeing. Still runs 78 by myself and 76 with 2 big boys tournament morning. Chris CoupelPaulina, La.ChrisDidnt realize you ran a Fury 24 on the Eyra? Not worried about top end, just hole shot and carrying capabilities. Any blowout during the hole shot?

While I ran the 27 on my Eyra, I had all 8 holes open. It vented the same, regardless of the load. Hold the throttle wide open, the motor will wind up to 4200-4300 and holds there as the nose lays over. The holeshot wasnt any faster than the Fury, but it was a lot flatter.