|
2mph more with Hydromotive
Going off FastFoward's prop test and evaluations, my hydromotive 23P Q4 arrived today.
Going from a 3 blade Mirage Plus to the a 4 Blade was very nice. Got me out of the hole and on plane very quickly and my top end gained 2 mph more with no chine walk. I had a lot on the first go around but I had it trimmed out too much, I dropped it down two short clicks and it locked solid. Thanx Fast Forward for the all the testing and making this so easy! |
I see you are using a 23 pitch hydromotive--what pitch Mirage plus were you using?
|
Originally Posted by Powerquest_Baby!!
(Post 3084652)
I see you are using a 23 pitch hydromotive--what pitch Mirage plus were you using?
My main concern was chine walk above 60mph. I really had to drop the tabs to control it with the 3 blade Bravo. With 4 blade Hydro, I didn't drop them at all, added a lil more trim and poof it was gone without losing any speed. |
Where did you get the Hydromotive prop and how much did you pay? I assume its a Quad IV?
I just had a new engine installed and am now underpropped! I am running a Mirage 21p now and am hitting 5000 rpm at mid throttle! |
I have a 23p high 5 for sale if you think it would do you any good.
|
Originally Posted by Powerquest_Baby!!
(Post 3085605)
Where did you get the Hydromotive prop and how much did you pay? I assume its a Quad IV?
I just had a new engine installed and am now underpropped! I am running a Mirage 21p now and am hitting 5000 rpm at mid throttle! |
What motor or HP are you running?
|
I have a 454 Mag EFI which was rebuilt last year. Stock HP was 385--I dont know what I have now. I found a local shop that is going to let me try out a 23p Mirage Plus this weekend (just have to put down a deposit). If I decided to buy its $400.
Really curious to try a Hydromotive IV 23p but no one has them locally. I found a company that would have to order it for me (no returns) and it would run about $610 including hub and shipping. Current prop is a 21P Mirage (Not plus). Before the rebuild I was hitting 60 mph at 4800 rpm but clearly have more power now. |
If I were you, I would search for FastForwards threads on prop testing. I seriously think over a 2 yr period he test over 8 props and the Hydro came in #1 by far. < than $650 for a new QIV with hub is a decent price since a new one w/hub is $700.
A Mirage Plus 23p 3 blade will do a lot better than your 21p, but the QIV is the best for our boat. I'm running the same motor as you, I had my bottom end rebuilt last year so we are kinda in the same boat, pun intended. Remember the 26sx hull is NOT a speed demon hull, so other boats acquiring the same modifications might do much better than ours. However, I can now do 65mph with NO chine walk and that was more than I was expecting. I would sell your 21p and buy the Hydro QIV. Good Luck |
I searched for his fast forwards thread on prop testing but cant find it. I remember reading it a long time ago and remember it was very thorough. That being said Ive decided to take your advise and spend the extra dough--I just ordered a new Quad IV 23 P for $545 shipped. The Mirage + would have cost me $410 with tax so the difference wasnt enough to justify the loss in performance.
|
| All times are GMT -5. The time now is 01:42 PM. |
Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.