mirage props vs bravo1?
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mirage props vs bravo1?
Is there really a big difference between a mirage plus or a bravo1 prop? Some say yes, some say no! I have a 32 baja caliber/outlaw, and would like to change the props that are on it now, they are standard mirage's 25 pitch. Should I stay with mirage or go to bravo1's?
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It depends on the hull and drive height. There is a HUGE difference with my boat. My 25 Mirage plus chine walks and blows out in rough water. 26 Bravo 1 stays hooked up with only occassional chine walk. My best recorded speeds with both props are within .6 MPH of each other.
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Re: mirage props vs bravo1?
Dave is right.
The hull determines what works best.
For example, on my Donzi 22ZX (stepped hull, high X), the Mirage Plus blows out terribly, chine walks badly at about 60, and blows out badly when on plane turning left...
The Bravo 1 is infinitely better. It never chine walks and hardly blows out at all. I actually had a slightly higher top end with the Mirage, though...
In the spring, I want to try a Hydromotive P5X.
I would recommend trying both props on your Baja. You'll know quickly which one works better. You should be able to get test props from one of the large prop dealers...
The hull determines what works best.
For example, on my Donzi 22ZX (stepped hull, high X), the Mirage Plus blows out terribly, chine walks badly at about 60, and blows out badly when on plane turning left...
The Bravo 1 is infinitely better. It never chine walks and hardly blows out at all. I actually had a slightly higher top end with the Mirage, though...
In the spring, I want to try a Hydromotive P5X.
I would recommend trying both props on your Baja. You'll know quickly which one works better. You should be able to get test props from one of the large prop dealers...
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Re: mirage props vs bravo1?
Is there a difference in the props? Are you kidding?
One is a 3 blade high rake bow lifting prop.
One is a 4 blade prop with less bow lift but more blade area.
Which works better on your boat?
Depends.
Each combo likes something different.
One is a 3 blade high rake bow lifting prop.
One is a 4 blade prop with less bow lift but more blade area.
Which works better on your boat?
Depends.
Each combo likes something different.
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Re: mirage props vs bravo1?
I have been wanting to try some 4 blades on my 29 outlaw, it has labbed 25mirageplus props on it now and it is a pain to make it plane, even when the props were stock. If your 32 is hard to get on plane with the 3 blades then I think the 4 blades will work better, if your boat plane's well with the 3 blades your drives might be deep in the water and the 4 blades will slow you down
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Re: mirage props vs bravo1?
I went from Mirage Plus to Bravo's this year.
I had a hard time getting the boat on plane with the Mirage's,
Now I can nail the sticks and it pops right out of the hole!
(not to recommend if you want to keep your drives in one piece)
No difference at top end, but 7 mph more at 3500-3800!
BTW, my drives are pretty high (prop shafts 5" below running surface).
I had a hard time getting the boat on plane with the Mirage's,
Now I can nail the sticks and it pops right out of the hole!
(not to recommend if you want to keep your drives in one piece)
No difference at top end, but 7 mph more at 3500-3800!
BTW, my drives are pretty high (prop shafts 5" below running surface).
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Re: mirage props vs bravo1?
i believe the Mirage + comes in odd sized pitches and the Bravos are even #'s. It seems though that the Mirage plus are actually higher than their stamped pitch, and the Bravos r lower. Also for what it is worth, the Mirage Plus is a much improved prop over the older mirage. Can run them higher and they turn a lot more water.