prop for 96 mirage jag drag boat

[tunneljoe916]

I am wondering on what prop to run on a 96 mirage jag. we are running a 200 merk with meany extras. boat is 1000 lbs compleat. I was thinking maybe a yamaha 27. but I am new to this and was wondering what everyone elce would think pleas tell me.

thanks joe

[jphii]

If your going to run in my class, run a 27. If not you can't get any advice without more specifics, like rpm, gear, etc.... I'd also like to know how yours weighs 200 pounds less than mine.

[ken medendorp]

If your going to run in my class, run a 27. If not you can't get any advice without more specifics, like rpm, gear, etc.... I'd also like to know how yours weighs 200 pounds less than mine.


Must be that lite Mota:D

[tunneljoe916]

well I just want to know what prop would work best for the type of boat I ave and set up. I have a 200 merk witha cle gear case will run abou 8500 rpm maybe a little more but I dont go there. and as far as the weight gos I am just going off what I was told the boat is suposed to be 575lbs and the moter 400lbs thiat is with top pin pistons light weight roods ect. so pleas all i ask is for some replys any are good thanks. oh I forgot to add that I am running a 20'' mid and bobs bigfoot nosecone. and please guys rember I am new to this so I dont konw much thanks.


joe

[ken medendorp]

For all around 24p 14.5 dia would be good mabe a 26 and still have some excelleration with good top end assuming you have 1:87 gears.24 might be a little small if your not going to twist pass8500 ,I guess I would start with a 26

[tunneljoe916]

ty for thr repley I am going to a rally at lake barryessa in may and we are going to try abunch of differnt props have an assorment now. but some are kinda old and I dont want to throw a blade. how will a 26 do getting me out of the hole. we are not doing any real racing just like to have the fastest boat at the lake this year. most of the guys that we race are jets or v drives. not to meany outboards here in ca

[steve]

That hull likes the OLDER inline 14x26 chopper, not the new big ear. Too much bow lift in the big ear. The 25,27 SRX is a great prop for you as well. You might try a 26 ET as well, it has more neutral bow lift as do the Yamaha props. The 26 Yamaha will be the quickest.

[tunneljoe916]

well I just thought I wold let everyone know that we tested the boat today and it did great. we started with a 25 cleaver and got up to 92 on gps had great amount of power at all leveles. we also tryed a 4 blade 27 had about the same amout of hole shot but handoled like you know what. and just dident have the topend. well I thank all of you for you help and am shure that I will have more questons.

[stoker2001]

well I just thought I wold let everyone know that we tested the boat today and it did great. we started with a 25 cleaver and got up to 92 on gps had great amount of power at all leveles. we also tryed a 4 blade 27 had about the same amout of hole shot but handoled like you know what. and just dident have the topend. well I thank all of you for you help and am shure that I will have more questons.TJ i plan on being at the berryessa gig in May with my Mirage jaguar in my avater,we live in Folsom,Ca.Look forward to meeting some hotboaters and will be happy to share setup info with you as i have had mine since 1997.Post a pic of your boat and what town are you in,maybe we have met before?

[pyro]

I have a 200 merk witha cle gear case will run abou 8500 rpm maybe a little more

joe

It takes more than just "extras" to twist any 200 to 8500 and still make decent power, if it even stays together long enough to get there...

[150aintenuff]

list some of the extras... how much port work pyro's right somethin doesnt add up in RPM department..


if 92 mph is at 10% slip yer only turnin 7800 if ya was spinnin 8500 something is off.... id look to be sure something isnt amis..

[tunneljoe916]

you are right I am wrong about the rpm the moter I am running will tern about 7500 rpm sorry for the typo. I am really new to this and dont know a bunch about it

[tunneljoe916]

hey thas real cool I live in sacramento my father and I run this boat for fun just tring to lern how to play would love to bs some time and looking foward to the trip. I am going to try to post a pic of the boat.

[stoker2001]

hey thas real cool I live in sacramento my father and I run this boat for fun just tring to lern how to play would love to bs some time and looking foward to the trip. I am going to try to post a pic of the boat.Email me some pics at [email protected]

[Wolverine]

Run a 26 Yamaha for drag racing and a 28 ET for all around cruising. A 28 Yamaha style from Performance propellers is another good wheel for everyday use on a Mirage...........all the Yamaha handling characteristics but very durable.

[tunneljoe916]

I am looking to bye some props but cant really find what I am looking for.

[pyro]

What are you talking about? You made a post asking about props, you got the answers you were looking for, and this forum is the best place on Earth to find the props you're looking for, so what's the deal?

[tunneljoe916]

just what I said I cant find the prop that I want. no need to be a dick

[Fl Boy in ILL]

What are you looking for? I have a pretty good selection, steve has a lot of props also. I run a Mirage Polecat to drag with (300 + HP) and an Allison GSE for a family boat. For 1/4 mile with a 1.87 gearcase i like to run a 24 yamaha drag but I do turn my motors up more than your 7500, a 26 drag to me is a little slow in the bottom, but thats just my opinion. I don't like big #s for top end, I don't care how fast my boat is just how quick it is. I think BAD things happen when trying to get that last 1 or 2 MPH out of your rig stringing it out for a mile of so. There are a lot of folks that prefer top end to quick so their advice will be much different than mine, 30 and 32 pitch is their ideal prop. I even like a 22 or a 20 for my 700' passes.

There is a lot of good info here but you have to sift through some BS sometimes to get it, be patient and the correct help will surface. Good luck.

Rick

[tunneljoe916]

hey thanks rick I am with you I want to get there quick. Like you I dont care about tope end I just want to get out of the hole fast. and what I am looking for is eather a yami 24 to 26 or what steve sugested a in line 25 or 26. I have a inline 24 a 4 blade 27 and a 3 blade 28. I am going to try a prop that my fatherinlaw has it is a 2 blade. I am also going to try a masco 27 re4.

[Wolverine]

just what I said I cant find the prop that I want. no need to be a dick
I don't think Pyro was trying to be anything but constructive. You asked for prop suggestions..........ya got a few. Soooooooooooo, what prop is it that you are looking for???
Since your motor may turn around 8000 rpm's max, I think you're better far better off with a 26p for 1/4 mile runs. A 24p may leave a bit harder, but it'll fall off way before the end of the 1/4. It would be better suited for 700-1000ft. runs. That's what we found with our Euro/2.5 200 w/ tuner, cut heads, reeds and stacks. If you have stock porting, you don't have an abundance of rpm's to work with. :)

[tunneljoe916]

I agree with you. that is what I am looking for I just cant find the 26p cleaver

[steve]

A cleaver would not be a good choice unless you are looking solely for topend. They don't holeshot or accellerate as well as the other props mentioned above. They run very flat also, very little bow lift. The exception would be the Merc 4 blade with the little whale fin. ;)

[Wolverine]

I agree with you. that is what I am looking for I just cant find the 26p cleaver
If you want quickness, you don't want a true cleaver. A cleaver is a superior top end prop for your Mirage, but it will sacrifice the quickness. A Yamaha / Yami copy or Lightning ET is a far better choice for 1/4 mile runs.

[tunneljoe916]

thank you guys for the info. I am just dont want to much bow lift. Boat is verry light. allmost went over on me last time. but I will try what you are sugesting