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GeeterB 08-05-2004 10:07 AM

Re: porpuses at midrangecruise
 
I have a 94 253. I use a 23 pitch mirage prop and it porpoises at slower speeds too. But I just crank it up to 45 mph and it loves it. My motor is getting into it's happy spot by then and I hate lugging it at lower rpm's. I know this is a different take on this subject. I just drive faster. I showed my wife the difference and now she loves going faster cause it's a smoother ride. I think my hull just performs better from 45mph and up. I would think mid range cruise on your boat would be about 40mph, not 28-32.

boatn70 08-05-2004 12:48 PM

Re: porpuses at midrangecruise
 
i can understand the "speed it up" theory, but ive got the sport model with no windsheild and the slower speeds keep my family happy at this point.

i guess im looking for the best of both worlds......
thanks for the input
kevin

HOUSTONPROP 08-05-2004 01:14 PM

Re: porpuses at midrangecruise
 
Kevin, Prop is going out tonight.

Hydromotive Quad Four 22 pitch Satin Finished.

if you do not want the prop return with 25.00 for shipping.

if it's damaged (Bad) send 135.00 and the prop,plus 25.00 for shipping..

IF YOU WANT TO BUY IT, 375.00 PLUS SHIPPING

IF YOU WANT IT LABBED AND modifacations to it, add 100.00

mirrior polishing add 50.00

Hope you like the prop. Darin

EYEBURN 08-05-2004 02:21 PM

Re: porpuses at midrangecruise
 
agreed.....cant wait to try, thanks Darin.

EYEBURN 08-05-2004 02:22 PM

Re: porpuses at midrangecruise
 
BTW, can I test it until June 2005, then send it back with $25??

just kidding!!!

EYEBURN 08-05-2004 02:23 PM

Re: porpuses at midrangecruise
 
Sorry Darin, guy at work was signed in and I forgot to change it!!!

Boatn70

boatn70 08-06-2004 11:03 PM

Re: porpuses at midrangecruise
 
well, i havent checked the bottom yet but i ran a Mirage 23, not a plus, it ran better, less porpoising but i needed much more trim, i actually ran a little faster. runnning the boat at just a little more speed to cruise was also a key idea. boat does run real well at 40mph.

thanks everyone, ill post when i try the prop from Darin next week!!


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