I went over to the dark side

[captpete13]

I started with the Laser only because it's what I had with the 225 Yamaha. The rev 4 had a great cruise and a top end of 45 kts and 5600 or so rpms. I might fool around some more with props as I find them on customer's boats at my marina. I think I can get ahold of a 21 Mirage and a 21 Tempest.

[reelapeelin]

Originally Posted by captpete13

I started with the Laser only because it's what I had with the 225 Yamaha. The rev 4 had a great cruise and a top end of 45 kts and 5600 or so rpms. I might fool around some more with props as I find them on customer's boats at my marina. I think I can get ahold of a 21 Mirage and a 21 Tempest.

A Mirage on my Honda hit ALL the numbers...except it was haevy and created a slight rattle in the lower unit at idle speed...dropped down 1/4" dia on Power Tech prop w/same specs as the Mirage and BINGO...kept all the numbers and rattle gone...considering the store you get to shop from, I know you'll come across Mr RIGHT pretty soon...

Has the extra weight shown up anywhere?

[captpete13]

My waterline only went down about 3/4" at the transom. I haven't moved the batteries to the cuddy yet. I found a 35 Triton in out warehouse with triples. The starboard engine has a 21" Tempest and the center engine has a 21" Mirage. More prop testing to follow.

[reelapeelin]

Originally Posted by captpete13

My waterline only went down about 3/4" at the transom. I haven't moved the batteries to the cuddy yet. I found a 35 Triton in out warehouse with triples. The starboard engine has a 21" Tempest and the center engine has a 21" Mirage. More prop testing to follow.

Love it...

[captpete13]

That's funny because I saw you on the jet ski and thought "that dude is crazy to be out on a jet ski when it's this cold out". I just sold the motor on Ebay to some guy in Illinois. It's on a pallet awaiting shipment.

[captpete13]

Why are you getting rid of the f150?

[captpete13]

I don't care about thread hijacking. Texas, we got to catch up some time. After I get a few stripers in the boat it will be time for Tice's. Anyway. I tested the 21 Tempest and Mirage. I picked up about 2-3 kts but nothing earth shattering. The Tempest got me to 48.1 kts and the Mirage was 47.5 kts. Both had a decent cruise rpm. But I think I'm sticking with the rev 4 because it's a freebie. I took video of me ripping around the river but it is sideways.

[reelapeelin]

Originally Posted by captpete13

I don't care about thread hijacking. Texas, we got to catch up some time. After I get a few stripers in the boat it will be time for Tice's. Anyway. I tested the 21 Tempest and Mirage. I picked up about 2-3 kts but nothing earth shattering. The Tempest got me to 48.1 kts and the Mirage was 47.5 kts. Both had a decent cruise rpm. But I think I'm sticking with the rev 4 because it's a freebie. I took video of me ripping around the river but it is sideways.

Sideways will work...