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05-18-2015, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Matjluk

Well I tried a 25p 3 blade mirage today and I don't think the boat liked it seemed like It would barely get over 42 mph 3/4 tank of gas but really ? Guess I'm gonna try a 24p bravo1 and 23p mirage ! Thing makes a $hit load if noise just not seeing the numbers

My stock 454 Mag was turning a 23P Mirage to 58 at 4800. The 525sc should have plenty to turn that prop. Are you sure your timing is okay? It should really run with that prop. How is it getting on plane?

05-19-2015, 08:57 AM

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It gets on plane ok but getting a lot of slip , got more props coming this weekend ! Will update

05-19-2015, 09:02 AM

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Looking forward to hearing about it!

We need pics/video!!

05-19-2015, 05:06 PM

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Tom I'm gonna bring the gopro out this weekend and try yet another prop I'm close ! Everybody loves videos

05-19-2015, 07:28 PM

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I hope to see ya on the river, hope to be out on Sunday

05-19-2015, 08:28 PM

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Masi I been out the last two Sunday can't beat the weather cold all week 85 on Sundays ! I owe ya some beers and I wanna check out your boat !! Was actually gonna pm you see if you were goin out this weekend. ....nice

05-20-2015, 07:51 PM

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I hope to be hanging at the beach pull up if ya see us.

05-28-2015, 06:17 AM

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How did it go?

05-28-2015, 07:34 PM

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Prop didn't show up till this Monday so I missed out on the new prop still had fun ! I used the gopro but I will make a better video and I will post soon !