monzaspeed

Hey guys, I have 2001 monza Z280 w/twin 200 mercs, XL im currently running 21 mirage plus which i have no problem turning 6k rpm boat runs 58 mph i want a little more top end, i was thinking of 23 lasers can u guys give me some suggestions.

thanks...

bbladesprops

23 Laser's will help. 23 Labbed Mirages are another option. 24 Labbed Chopper 2's or Lightning ET's will be the fastest but will hurt the low and mid range.

markt111

so chopper style props work OK on center consoles? how would the cruise be in tough or moderate seas? and aren't they tough on lower units?

bbladesprops

Choppers can be hard on gear cases because they are typically run at high transom heights. Surfacing propellers create a more severe load and unload on the drive unit which can relate to faster wear. Also less blades amplify this effect. On the reverse side, multiple blade propellers buried deep with big power can decrease drive life.

What I was aluding to was, yes, on your application with light loads, the chopper props will be fast at WOT. They will not however, be a great all around prop set up.

monzaspeed

so what do you reccomend for this application, i go offshore (big waters) and i also boat alot in the bay

monzaspeed

i ran the lasers 23 it actually slowed down the boat on wot & take off, i was disapointed. Can anyone please reccomend any props or pass experience with similar boat...