90 mirage 2.5 200, setup

**@quaholik** · 08-18-2011, 07:12 PM

I have a 90 mirage, with a 2.5 200 carb. My setup- 6" jackplate , nose cone even with plug, 27 tempest. I got 86mph @ 6300 rpm. But I had some porposing going on.
This is my first cat so any set up help is appreciated. Thanks.

**Ky Bullet** · 08-18-2011, 08:33 PM

So is the boat porposing at WOT.

**Ky Bullet** · 08-19-2011, 05:55 AM

You'r prop might be slipping a bit.

**FAST RALLY SPORT** · 08-19-2011, 06:15 AM

You will need a over the hub prop., the thur the hub prop will not work with the motor that high.

**@quaholik** · 08-19-2011, 05:29 PM

yes it does it at WOT, it starts about 63mph, and the faster i go the bigger the porpose.
as for the prop, I've tried the following and the best with most control was the tempest.
27 srx
28 chopper
28 et

**F14** · 08-21-2011, 01:14 AM

A Mazco 30RE works best on my Mirage. 100 mph with a 225 Promax. I agree with Fast Rally, thru hub will not work right.

**mickeyjr** · 08-21-2011, 03:22 AM

Could you post a pic of your boats bottom from the front? Some of the early bottoms were prone to hopping more than others.

**@quaholik** · 09-11-2011, 04:21 PM

Sorry for the delay, I was out of town.

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**@quaholik** · 09-11-2011, 04:23 PM

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**FAST RALLY SPORT** · 09-11-2011, 05:14 PM

Dosen't look like a Mirage, maybe a copy of some kind.

**@quaholik** · 09-14-2011, 04:31 PM

Title says mirage, nevertheless I've tried all kinds of props and still got hopping.
I'm thinking maybe a hook in the hull. Does anyone know if these cats are prone to hooks.

**laglass69** · 09-14-2011, 05:20 PM

My mirage starts porposing at around 80mph also and from what I have read/been told they all do to some extent. You just have to stay in the gas and drive through it and it will settle down. I agree with what was previously posted, that tempest isnt designed to be ran at the surface. Not only will you not see the max performance without a surface running prop, surfacing one that isnt designed for it can be dangerous. If that thing slings a blade at 80+ mph you will be in a world of trouble. Mirages have alot of natural bow lift so you need a stern lifting prop. Cleavers run the best on these style boats in my opinion.

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