Checkmate 270 BR
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Anybody have 1 w/496 mag HO? 25p mirage is wanting to rock that mother up past 5200 if I'd let it @ 64/65mph. Should I be looking towards a 27p or is that a crazy jump? I'm not sure what mph this boat/motor combo is capable of. Thx
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Checkmates don't usually have an issue w/ bow lift. Every one I've driven does better w/ a Bravo (stern jacking) 4 blade vs the Mirage Plus (bow lifting) 3 blade.
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My 253 (almost same hull) had a 502 mag and I ran a 25p mirage. I would get the bounce under 3400 rpm (non open bow boat) unless there was a chop. Best way to control bounce is run drive neutral or slightly tucked and a slight amount of tab and bounce will go away. Mine would run 65 all day and a little more with light load and low on fuel with chop. The boat is very finicky about where the weight is in the boat (passengers, gear etc). It rode a lot better with two people than with 4.
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To eliminate the porpoising problem, a 4 blade stern lifting prop would help quite a bit. Our Quad IV will do just that. Give us a call to discuss in greater detail.