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Originally Posted by Griff (Post 4880577)

Just because the throttle lever is at 3/4 does not mean that the carb is not at WOT. Most carbs and throttle bodies will be at WOT when the throttle lever is at 75-90% of the throw.

Um ok, stupid question just to clarify - you mean the carb is wide open while lever is anywhere from 75-100%? Meaning the motor wouldn’t have any more to go? That’s not my case; motor is stamped for 4600rpm WOT. I achieve 4600rpm at 3/4 throttle but if I push the lever all the way the motor will blow past 5200rpm.

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Originally Posted by Griff (Post 4880577)

The stock prop that would have come on your boat OEM was most likely a 23" Mirage

BTW, Baja's will porpoise easily with 3 blade props and minimal trim. I had a 1993 24 Outlaw. 23 Mirage Plus was fastest prop, but a 24 Bravo 1 was better for every day cruising.

This is great info! Thanks for sharing your experience. I knew it came with a Mirage but didn’t know what pitch. I think I’ll be on the lookout for one, as I’m still surprisingly disappointed with the Rev4 21P I’m borrowing and currently running.