Lab My 242LS Prop???
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I have a 1990 Formula 242LS with 454 magnum (365HP)/Bravo 1 power. I'm currently spinning a Mirage (not +) 23P. WOT gives me 4400 RPM at 55-56 MPH. The boat is slow to plane with a load but otherwise rides and turns great with my current set-up. I would like to get into the manufacturer's recommended WOT RPM range of 4600-5000 and gain some speed doing it.
From what I've read, I might be able to cure the planing problem, increase WOT RPM's, and increase my top-end by labbing the Mirage. Any advice? What props are other 242 owners running?
For what it's worth, I also have a 23P Rapture that I'm thinking of trying this weekend. I kept it when I sold my Baja and I'm thinking what the heck. Anybody compared Mirages and Raptures back-to-back?
From what I've read, I might be able to cure the planing problem, increase WOT RPM's, and increase my top-end by labbing the Mirage. Any advice? What props are other 242 owners running?
For what it's worth, I also have a 23P Rapture that I'm thinking of trying this weekend. I kept it when I sold my Baja and I'm thinking what the heck. Anybody compared Mirages and Raptures back-to-back?
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Hi
I have a 242 SS 454 genv 330 hp with mirage 17P , the prop is to small. Rpm is to high
So I was am looking for a new propp, I was thinking of mirage 21P-
Today we where 5 adults and 2 13 year olds teenagers.
7 people, and I struggeled to get tha boat to plane, even with the 17 P prop. I got it on plane without using tabs but it took
some time*S*
Maybe the mirage 19P will be the correct prop for me??
What do you guys think??
I have two copy of tests on the 242 LS with mag 454
Powerboat Magazine:
Quicksilver mirage 14 1/2 x 23 5000 rpm Radar top Speed 57
(Speedometr 59 mph)
Motorboat (Magazine):
Quicksilver mirage 21 4900 rpm (speedometr 60 mph)
What I find very strange are that the 23 pich has higer rpm then the 21????
I will asume that the Test in powerboat mag is the most reliable of the two
If anyone would like two have a copy of the tests i can send by email.
I have a 242 SS 454 genv 330 hp with mirage 17P , the prop is to small. Rpm is to high
So I was am looking for a new propp, I was thinking of mirage 21P-
Today we where 5 adults and 2 13 year olds teenagers.
7 people, and I struggeled to get tha boat to plane, even with the 17 P prop. I got it on plane without using tabs but it took
some time*S*
Maybe the mirage 19P will be the correct prop for me??
What do you guys think??
I have two copy of tests on the 242 LS with mag 454
Powerboat Magazine:
Quicksilver mirage 14 1/2 x 23 5000 rpm Radar top Speed 57
(Speedometr 59 mph)
Motorboat (Magazine):
Quicksilver mirage 21 4900 rpm (speedometr 60 mph)
What I find very strange are that the 23 pich has higer rpm then the 21????
I will asume that the Test in powerboat mag is the most reliable of the two
If anyone would like two have a copy of the tests i can send by email.
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I have a 1989 242LS I just replaced the 454Mag with a 454Mag MPI. I just tested a Bravo 1 24P last weekend. It was a little slow out of the hole but I saw 65mph (speedo) 5mph faster than my old motor with a 21P Mirage. I have my old Mirage on eBay if you are interested.
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I would like a copy if you still have it: [email protected]. Thanks! Matt
Hi
I have a 242 SS 454 genv 330 hp with mirage 17P , the prop is to small. Rpm is to high
So I was am looking for a new propp, I was thinking of mirage 21P-
Today we where 5 adults and 2 13 year olds teenagers.
7 people, and I struggeled to get tha boat to plane, even with the 17 P prop. I got it on plane without using tabs but it took
some time*S*
Maybe the mirage 19P will be the correct prop for me??
What do you guys think??
I have two copy of tests on the 242 LS with mag 454
Powerboat Magazine:
Quicksilver mirage 14 1/2 x 23 5000 rpm Radar top Speed 57
(Speedometr 59 mph)
Motorboat (Magazine):
Quicksilver mirage 21 4900 rpm (speedometr 60 mph)
What I find very strange are that the 23 pich has higer rpm then the 21????
I will asume that the Test in powerboat mag is the most reliable of the two
If anyone would like two have a copy of the tests i can send by email.
I have a 242 SS 454 genv 330 hp with mirage 17P , the prop is to small. Rpm is to high
So I was am looking for a new propp, I was thinking of mirage 21P-
Today we where 5 adults and 2 13 year olds teenagers.
7 people, and I struggeled to get tha boat to plane, even with the 17 P prop. I got it on plane without using tabs but it took
some time*S*
Maybe the mirage 19P will be the correct prop for me??
What do you guys think??
I have two copy of tests on the 242 LS with mag 454
Powerboat Magazine:
Quicksilver mirage 14 1/2 x 23 5000 rpm Radar top Speed 57
(Speedometr 59 mph)
Motorboat (Magazine):
Quicksilver mirage 21 4900 rpm (speedometr 60 mph)
What I find very strange are that the 23 pich has higer rpm then the 21????
I will asume that the Test in powerboat mag is the most reliable of the two
If anyone would like two have a copy of the tests i can send by email.