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09-21-2007 | 12:24 PM

#11

Stormrider

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From: Long Island, NY

jeff, you still runnin the 23+?

09-21-2007 | 01:27 PM

#12

ziemer

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From: St. Cloud, FL

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stormrider

jeff, you still runnin the 23+?

Been running the 24" Hydromotive. Been doing more cruising than hauling a$$, which this prop is better for.

I also have a 25" Mirage that I've been wanting to try.

I think once it cools down a bit I'm gonna find the 25" is the right prop for speed.

09-21-2007 | 01:56 PM

#13

Stormrider

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remember to keep the rpms in the upper 5s.
i bet a labbed 25mir+ would be tits.
come on! i wanna see that package run 80+. always thought it could.

09-21-2007 | 08:25 PM

#14

TeamSaris

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From: Lake George

Quote:

Originally Posted by IRONMAN

It makes no sense that you could spin the 28 at 5000 and now only spin the 26 at 4650. Have you tried any Mirage Props? They typically work well on the 7' beam boats if your drive height will allow it.

The 5000 is a missprint. It was always around 4500. I was wrong.

09-21-2007 | 08:26 PM

#15

TeamSaris

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Quote:

Originally Posted by ziemer

Sounds like the hook in the bottom had a lot to do with it. The hook will push the bow down and potentially lift the rear which can cause the prop to slip more.

Does the bow seem to carry better now? You're now at about a 12% slip which is pretty good especially with a bravo. I would try a Mirage too, just to see if there's a difference. Maybe try to find a regular ol' 25 Mirage and see what it does.

It runs at a much better attitude with less trim.

09-21-2007 | 08:37 PM

#16

IRONMAN

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From: south east of dome island

If you can try the Bravo126 and a Mirage+25 and a Plain Mirage25 on the same day, You will probably find the plain M to be faster like Ziemer said if it will get on plane.

09-26-2007 | 06:07 AM

#17

TeamSaris

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From: Lake George

Quote:

Originally Posted by IRONMAN

If you can try the Bravo126 and a Mirage+25 and a Plain Mirage25 on the same day, You will probably find the plain M to be faster like Ziemer said if it will get on plane.

Thank You

09-26-2007 | 05:52 PM

#18

Elite Marine

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Any updates?

09-27-2007 | 04:05 PM

#19

MS. 24 PANTERA

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Hey guys ,poped a blade on my 26 labbbed. Has anyone tryied a high 5 on a 24? The 26 had 3/4 cut out dia. x dim. 17.5 was running 82 @5400. Have not tryed any 3 blades. Need some info RICHIE.