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03-19-2009 | 07:39 PM
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yes you are right!
A buddy of mine has the same boat/engine combo as you and he actually likes the 24p Bravo I better than the 23p Mirage +. Although it took his rpm down from 5k+ to 4700 he says he picked up a few mph on top. His is a few years newer than yours; maybe they changed something on the boat's setup from year to year, I don't know.
In any case, if you're turning the 23p Mirage + at 5k rpm that's right where you need to be. If you go to a 25p Mirage + you'll need to have it labbed to pick up the rpm you lose by going to a higher pitched prop. Since you like the feel of the 3-blade prop this might be a good option for you.
If it was me I'd try the 23p Rev 4 just to see how you like it. I have one that I'm going to be trying out on my 26OL as soon as I get on the water this year. Everyone I know that is running that prop on a Baja is happy with the results. As Bajaman mentioned, bblades has a prop loaner program but in Miami you should be able to find someone local with the same sort of program. They also may have some suggestions for you.
In any case, if you're turning the 23p Mirage + at 5k rpm that's right where you need to be. If you go to a 25p Mirage + you'll need to have it labbed to pick up the rpm you lose by going to a higher pitched prop. Since you like the feel of the 3-blade prop this might be a good option for you.
If it was me I'd try the 23p Rev 4 just to see how you like it. I have one that I'm going to be trying out on my 26OL as soon as I get on the water this year. Everyone I know that is running that prop on a Baja is happy with the results. As Bajaman mentioned, bblades has a prop loaner program but in Miami you should be able to find someone local with the same sort of program. They also may have some suggestions for you.
DO YOU KNOW WHO IS SELLIN A REV 4 23 P??? THANKS ALOT
THE BEST OPTION: INSTAL A IMCO SHORTIE LOWER....(2" SHORTER) WHICH I CANT AFFORD RIGHT NOW.....
REGARDS
DAVOR KANTOLIC
03-19-2009 | 08:03 PM
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hello, yes i think that you are completely right about the rev 4 23, what i found in my research is THAT THE OLDER BAJAS HAS A TOO DEEP PROP SHAFT( 8 INCHES) AND THE BRAVO ONE IS A SEMI SURFACE PROP THAT WORK WELL ON MORE HIGHER PROP SHAFT CONFIGUARTIONS (i n my boat i feel too much drag), NEW MODELS COME IN 6 INCHES, IS BECAUSE THE BRAVO ONE WORK WELL ,BUT IN MY CASE THAT I INSTALL THE NEW ENGINE IN THE ORIGINAL SETUP IS GONNA WORK WELL WHIT A MIRAGE THAT GIVE A EXTRA BOW LIFT LIKE THE REV 4 BUT I CANT FIND ONE TO TRY. ANOTHER OPTION IS A HYDROMOTIVE INTIVIDATOR Q4 "X" WICH IS A NEW MODEL JUST DEVELOP FOR THIS CAN OF CONSERVATIVE X DIMENSIONS. CAN I ASKYOU HOW MANY INCHES DO YOU HAVE IN YOUR BAJA FROM THE KELL TO THE PROP SHAFT???
DO YOU KNOW WHO IS SELLIN A REV 4 23 P??? THANKS ALOT
THE BEST OPTION: INSTAL A IMCO SHORTIE LOWER....(2" SHORTER) WHICH I CANT AFFORD RIGHT NOW.....
REGARDS
DAVOR KANTOLIC
DO YOU KNOW WHO IS SELLIN A REV 4 23 P??? THANKS ALOT
THE BEST OPTION: INSTAL A IMCO SHORTIE LOWER....(2" SHORTER) WHICH I CANT AFFORD RIGHT NOW.....
REGARDS
DAVOR KANTOLIC
04-14-2009 | 08:06 PM
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From: Lake Orion Michigan
Have a 272 502 built to a 500 hp merc race specs 542 dino. 850 holley running a 26 bravo 4 blade labed xr 1.50. extended tabs to 15" jumps out of the water dont need to trim. runs 74 Almost fast enough. LOL (never)
05-15-2009 | 11:47 AM
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21 Mirage Plus might be a bit better,,,, but thats about the best prop for that setup.
Alot are saying 4 blades,,,, but I think the drive is to deep on that boat to run a 4 blade
Alot are saying 4 blades,,,, but I think the drive is to deep on that boat to run a 4 blade
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05-15-2009 | 12:41 PM
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05-27-2009 | 04:02 PM
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