89 242Ls in Mobile AL
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Have you tried a Mirage Plus 21"...I'm thinking that may be your best all around prop for that boat. I have some experience with that hull and can say that the 242 doesn't like the 4 blade props...tends to raise the stern up pushing too much hull into the water. Sounds like you're propped and tuned close to optimum now....considering the power you have. Member 79 Formula on this Forum built a Blower Motor for his and is in the low 70's...reliably.
Run it for a season or two and enjoy it. Formulas hold their value...you may decide to upgrade to a larger boat later or sink a crap load of money into that one. Remember what B-O-A-T spells...Break Out Another Thousand !!! LOL
Have fun and be safe.
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" If I can get the cruise speed up to 40-42 mph in the primary half of the carb id be happy as can be. "
Here is about what it takes
1.5:1 gear ratio
3,000 RPM
40 MPH
10% prop slip
Survey Sez 23.5 Pitch Prop
Here is about what it takes
1.5:1 gear ratio
3,000 RPM
40 MPH
10% prop slip
Survey Sez 23.5 Pitch Prop
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Hopefully we will see sunday. If my prop is still a 19(which I dont believe it is) and I'm turning 3900rpm at 38-40mph then maybe the 23 will drop me down to 3k like you said.
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