I went over to the dark side

[spareparts]

that motor should have enough torque to spin up a mirage(I'd guess 21P), unless you need the bow lift that laser is giving you

[RidgeRunner]

Originally Posted by spareparts

that motor should have enough torque to spin up a mirage(I'd guess 21P), unless you need the bow lift that laser is giving you

I agree. The XS250 puts the 21 Thunderbolt (Mirage without the vent holes)on the limiter relatively easy even with 4 people on board. It is a little slower on top than the Tempest but a better cruising prop IMO.

[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?