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09-06-2010 | 08:35 PM

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capt2130

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From: St Louis, MO / Table Rock

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Originally Posted by rodknock

Well the Raptor 19 pitch what a difference. Boat jumps out of the water went to 4200 rpm but i was at maximum capacity of weight 6 people and I left the trim all the way down. I dont even have to have it full throttle to get on plane with all them people in it. I am going to try it with 2 people and try trimming the motor some to see how it runs. What do you guys think. Thanks again.

I ran a 21 pitch Raptor on my old 21' Chaparral w/ 5.7. Got a little more speed and could still pull skiers with no trouble. The old one I replaced was a stock 19 pitch aluminum prop.

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09-07-2010 | 03:09 PM

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A.O. Razor

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From: Denmark and hopefully some place nice

Well, air it out and see how it goes. I would try a laserII on a small boat like that. Maybe the vensura. Both 19" pitch.

09-07-2010 | 08:54 PM

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Griff

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From what has been posted, a 19" Mirage Plus should be right on the money. It should have the best top speed, but not the best hole shot.

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Originally Posted by fkboatman

call Baja and ask what they put on it from factory, if its aluminum get that size prop in stainless

Baja does not exist any more.

09-08-2010 | 03:29 PM

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rodknock

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Yea, I tried to call and find out what prop original came with the boat and no one could help. Thanks to everyone for responding i am happy right now with the 19 raptor.