4 blade on H2X
12-31-2002, 01:56 PM
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4 blade on H2X
Anyone running a 4 blade prop on a H2X? If so what where the results? I am running 3 blade mirage + now, wanting to try 4 blade. What brand and pitches are you useing?
12-31-2002, 07:29 PM
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The only way I would use a 4 blade would be if: a lot of horsepower, like 600+, difficult to get on plane,cavitation, or very slow to plane, or very high x, 3 blades are always from my exp. 2-3 mph faster on average and the worst for me was 5 mph slower with the 4 blade
12-31-2002, 08:05 PM
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Originally posted by Ric232
If you're currently running a 23P Mirage Plus, get a 23P Mercury Revolution 4, NOT a Bravo 1. I think you'll be pleased. You may lose 1 - 2 mph at WOT, however.
If you're currently running a 23P Mirage Plus, get a 23P Mercury Revolution 4, NOT a Bravo 1. I think you'll be pleased. You may lose 1 - 2 mph at WOT, however.
Thanks for the reply...
12-31-2002, 08:16 PM
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LIQUID ASSET
I am not running alot of horse power, but my x is raised. The 25 mirage plus i have does really well. On takeoff i just rev to about 3000 rpm until it planes over then it is fine, (slow planing) never blows out this way... Once on plane the mirage has never blown out..I figured a Bravo 4 blade would be slower on the top end, but figured i could get it labbed to get back the few mph i lose over the 3 blade? Was just curious if anything about the 4 blade was better on this boat? My dealer told me today he would let me try one this summer as long as i brought it back undamaged.
I am not running alot of horse power, but my x is raised. The 25 mirage plus i have does really well. On takeoff i just rev to about 3000 rpm until it planes over then it is fine, (slow planing) never blows out this way... Once on plane the mirage has never blown out..I figured a Bravo 4 blade would be slower on the top end, but figured i could get it labbed to get back the few mph i lose over the 3 blade? Was just curious if anything about the 4 blade was better on this boat? My dealer told me today he would let me try one this summer as long as i brought it back undamaged.
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I'll try anything once, but I would have the 35'' mirage labbed or if that turns 2 many rpms go to a 27'', are you running a 502 or whipple or what? was the x raised origanally or did you use a shortie? How fast are you going at what rpm?
01-01-2003, 02:25 PM
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Originally posted by liquid asset
I'll try anything once, but I would have the 35'' mirage labbed or if that turns 2 many rpms go to a 27'', are you running a 502 or whipple or what? was the x raised origanally or did you use a shortie? How fast are you going at what rpm?
I'll try anything once, but I would have the 35'' mirage labbed or if that turns 2 many rpms go to a 27'', are you running a 502 or whipple or what? was the x raised origanally or did you use a shortie? How fast are you going at what rpm?
Thanks for the input everyone!
