mirage plus prop
 

would a 253 convincor be faster with a 3 blade?
looking for the best top speed .
currently run a bravo 1 ,4 blade---joe

prop
 

we need to know more!! what year boat, what motor?the 3 blade mite be a little faster on top end, but you will be happier with a 4 blade hydromotive on your checkmate hull. most of their set-ups us a high x-deminison!good for speed! hope this helps !! bill:)

what does the 4 blade hydro do that makes it so much better i think i am seeing high mph for my setup just curious 99 259 7.4 mag 385 hp have seen 67 on gps light load always see 65 speedo reads 70-75 currently using 23 mirage plus stock prop no lab running right a 5000 5100 on a good day

The best way to find out is to do some testing. I think we all found out that CM played with the x-dimension so certain props work better on certain years and models. We run a 23 Mirage+ and I really like the way it handles with the Mirage+. Others can't get on plane with the 23 Mirage+. Either just do some testing and see how the props respond to your hull.

props
 

mx800, the hydromotive 4 blade makes our boats run more level ! it gives more transom lift where as the bravo and the mirage plus give more bow lift.if your hull likes the 3 blade mirage better, you will probally not gain any speed with the 4 blades, but you will like the better handleing ,especiality if you pull skiers or boat in rough water.you will find that everyone likes different props!us speed freakes are always searching for a little more!!! happy boating!!! BILL:) :)

1997 checkmate 253,mercruiser 525sc,26 pitch
bravo one,boat runs 76 on gps.needs very little
trim-about 3 on my mechanical indicator,just wondering
if it is worth trying a 27 pitch mirage plus?. the boat
has a notched transom. rpm is at 5350.-------joe

props
 

i don't think you can use the 3 blade mirage ,because of the high x-diminison that checkmate uses on their hulls. i couldn't on my 270 with 500hp the prop blew out real bad when comming onto plane!! i do think you would see more mph with a hydromotive prop! i just had one done for me. there are some other checkmate owners on the board that have seen improvements as for as speed and better handling from the 4 blade hydro prop. call tom at hydromotive 330-425-4266 he is very helpfull and will tell you what will work best for your setup. good luck and post feedback so others will benifit here!!! bill :cool: :cool:

hey wild willy maybe we can compare our x-dim on our 270s my boat uses three blade mirage plus and never blows out coming on plane with out using tabs. i come up onplane smoothly but not wide open.99 270 454 385hp maybe because you guys have more power than me?? for now:eek:

Does anybody have a 23" Mirage they want to sell?
Or trade for a 23" Mirage +?

Let me know- SCT

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