242 twin prop selection
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86 242ls twin sbc est. 300hp per side alpha drives. is a four blade hydomotive even an option? or should I keep the stern planted?
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Try a 23 mirage if you need more RPM go to a 21 mirage. Once you find the right RPM then if want a four blade is is usually 1 pitch lower. the best thing is trial props before buying. What do you run right now for props?
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currently I am running 23p quicksilver choppers that came with the boat. I guess my big question is will this style hull bennefit more from a stern lifting prop?
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would like to see better cruise speed and maybe a couple more on top if it can be done. big thing would be a faster cruise at a lower rpm even at cruise or idle 4bucks a gallon adds up quick. cant keep hiding the bank statements from the wife forever.
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Originally Posted by twin242ls
currently I am running 23p quicksilver choppers that came with the boat. I guess my big question is will this style hull bennefit more from a stern lifting prop?
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thanks for the info. I have heard alot about mirage props blowing out easily. have you had any issues like that?
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23p Mirages should be easy to come by, although you've probably got two right rotation drives? Should be able to find a pair just to install and see what happens.
I've got a 311, so different boat, but I'll be trying a set of Hydromotive's Q-IV X props this week. I'm no expert either, but I'd hazzard a guess that with twins in your 24, a stern-lifting prop may be an improvement.
Thanks,
Michael
I've got a 311, so different boat, but I'll be trying a set of Hydromotive's Q-IV X props this week. I'm no expert either, but I'd hazzard a guess that with twins in your 24, a stern-lifting prop may be an improvement.
Thanks,
Michael