When my 242 had the 454 Mag, she would reach for the sky out of the hole with the 23 Plus. It was efficient but quite slow to get on plane. Generally, that was with a full tank, and two to three adults. If the tabs worked, I don't think it would have been a problem. It was much better than my Chris Craft Stinger 222 (one of the most tail-heavy boats ever) I was never worried too much about holeshot anyway.

Best prop was the 26P Bravo 4-blade, but that was with the blower motor (and it could have used more after I had the lower rebuilt). I think a 22P Bravo would be a good fit personally.

Ive been looking for a 22 bravo. Found a few but the people aren't willing to ship them. I'm not terribly concerned with out of the hole either as I do mostly cruising. This isnt a race boat. If it wants to nose up for too long I'll hit the tabs down and try to correct it. Worst case scenario I run it, it doesn't do what I want. I'm sure I can break even on it.

22 Bravo will make everything better. I sold every other prop I had. I stay on plane at 2300 and you wont do that with a Mirage on your boat or take your hand off the wheel at cruise. the four blade keeps the boat true and straight.Its a no brainer for my money.

If I could find one I'd certainly scoop it up. Every single one I have found for a reasonable price is far off and the guys won't ship them.

If these guys won't ship them to you how in hell do they expect to sell them ? I've bought stuff site un seen...sent checks and luckily never had a problem.

Mirage 23 plus review.
Came out the hole no different.
Cruise rpm dropped from 3800-3900 at 38 mph to 3200-3500 rpm at 38-39.7 mph.

This prop does not hook up nearly as well as the revo 4 blade does in the turns. It doesn't like trim as much as the revo 4 blade.

But her came to fame..... wait for it.... wait for it... 63.4 mph at 5200 rpm!

General consensus it's an improvement on top end, cruise I'm not really sure but it's at a lower rpm so it's obviously going to burn more fuel since it's loaded harder. Still want to try a bravo1 22p.

5200 was WOT?

Yes. 5200 has been wot on both props. Don't ask me why but this engine will 5200 happily as long as the sun shines.

The mirage plus will be the fastest. I would say you are in the 420 horse range, congrats.

According to the man that built the engine it should be around 420-425. The boats performance is impressive to be as heavy as it is. I'm ready to try a 22 bravo to see what it does.