First of all, yes I've got a 24P stock Bravo prop that came with it. Secondly, Monday of last week (08 Oct) with same configuration (496HO, 1/2 bag, just me) I tagged 69.2 on the Garmin-12 handheld. The difference was it was a little cooler, 60 ambient with about 66-67 degree water. OBTW, this is salt water at sea level. It's more dense and gives the prop a better bite...
Rick www.HRPA.homestead.com/homepage.html (http://www.HRPA.homestead.com/homepage.html)
[This message has been edited by Reckless288 (edited October 17, 2001).]
Salt water is more bouyant, If you usually boat in fresh water then move to salt water with the same set up you will see more engine RPM's.