Mirage to High Five
 

I have a Mirage 23 (NOT A PLUS) and I was thinking of trying a High Five on my boat. I am currently running about about 4800 rpms on hot days. Which High Five should I try to rev about 5100 or so? A 21"??

I know testing will show the exact #, but any ideas on cruising speed differences between the 2 props?

Will I lose a lot of top speed? or just a couple mph?

Re: Mirage to High Five
 

I don't know what type of boat you have but, I would still go down to the 21 pitch High Five.

Yes, you more than likely will lose more than a couple mph on the top end.

Re: Mirage to High Five
 

I would be interested to hear how they compare to lets say a Bravo1 or a Mirage Plus.

Re: Mirage to High Five
 

I should be able to spin the motor up a bit higher with the smaller prop. Will I still lose more then a couple MPH?
It is on a Baja 240 Sport.

Re: Mirage to High Five
 

There are several reasons why the High 5 is going to be a slower prop than your Mirage. Swapping rpm for pitch will not give you any more top end speed.

The High 5 is a prop that is designed to perform under water sports activities. It does this very well. You will also find the prop has great acceleration and hole shot. It's very difficult to get it all from one prop.
After running the boat you may find giving a couple mph on the top end is worth the added benefits at low to mid range speed.

Matt

Re: Mirage to High Five
 

I have a labbed 23 bravo 1 that might get you those rpms......perfect condition,left or right

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How does the prop diameter come into play? I would think you would need more than a 21 pitch.

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Do you have one or the pair, how much $$$ if you have the pair.

Would like to try that on my Scarab 29 2000 tw 300hp ?

Frank :evilb:

Re: Mirage to High Five
 

Frank, I tried them. more power but the mirage plus 23 is the best thing I've found on the 29 scarab w/300 hp mag mpi.

Re: Mirage to High Five
 

Thanks a lot Hunster , that will help me to save a lot of toonies for the astonic 1.29 $ a liter(gaz) this morning in Montreal.

For you guys if i tranfer liter with it seem like 5.20 per gallon

WHAAAAA

Thanks again :evilb: