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06-28-2017, 09:14 AM #1Junior Member
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23P SS Prop for Black Max (looking for suggestions! read description)
Bear with me as I’m not as up on props and compatibility as many of you are. I have a late 80’s Black Max outboard with a standard 1.87:1 gear case and am looking to try some props. The boat is a 17’ Checkmate with a Merc 150 XR4 (small gearbox has been changed to a standard size). I currently have a 4 blade aluminum Solas 23p 14” diameter standard rotation. I believe the 4 blade is a little much for the limited torque of the motor when trying to get out of the hole. With 2 people on the boat it does it, but feels labored, with the same feeling during hard cornering. High RPM it runs fine, though I try not to trim all the way up and surface the prop to achieve top speed and RPM due to it being aluminum.
What I am looking for:
#1 suggestions lol
#2 a stainless 3 blade prop with torq flo hub in the 23p range
- I don’t expect to pull up skiers, but it would be nice to be able to get up on plane easily with 4 people and fuel in the boat. May consider down to a 21p.
- Good condition, no repaired props or props in need of repair.
Please post suggestions as I would love to know which direction to head here!
Please let me know what you have and a price including shipping to 49254
Thank you!
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06-28-2017, 09:36 PM #25000 RPM
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I would try a ss three blade 19p -21p range with adjustable vent system
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06-29-2017, 09:26 PM #3Member
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Mercury tempest plus is hard to beat....dont rule out the trophy plus 4 blade. For all out acceleration and hole shot put a high 5 on it.
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07-10-2017, 10:40 PM #4
I have a 23p laser 2,, 4 sale
02 mirage ski racer w/ 2.5
lake tarpon (LTB racing)
"Mirage Boats... often imitated but never duplicated"
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