27" Mirage Plus Labbed by Mercury Racing

[Dave's ZT260]

This is a new in box Mirage plus 27". Never been in the water. I had an exact copy of this prop on my boat last year. With 1300HP I cracked one of the blades. Mercury Racing replaced it with this new Labbed 27" Mirage. I have no intentions of breaking this one so it's for sale. Hopefully to someone with less HP.

Retail is $995 I paid $875 and I'll sell it for $550

You can buy a new mirage for close to the same price, but the lab finish will give you at least 2-3mph extra.

If your interested, let me know quickly. I plan to list it on OSO in a day or so, and it probably won't last long.

 

[boatn70]

im interested, just dont know yet if the pitch is gonna be ok. i wont know what hp ill have for about two weeks!! thanks
kevin

 

[Dave's ZT260]

What HP, weight, speed (GPS), Prop, and drive ratio did you have before the new power. Also what is your estimate for this new engine HP? With this info I can tell you if it's even a possibility.

 

[Redboat]

I'm interested too.89 Senator,about 3500 lbs,454-330 HP with EMI exhaust,Jacobs ignition,1.5 ratio,72 MPH GPS,hitting rev limiter now with a 25 mirage 3 blade.
Redboat

 

[Dave's ZT260]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Redboat:
I'm interested too.89 Senator,about 3500 lbs,454-330 HP with EMI exhaust,Jacobs ignition,1.5 ratio,72 MPH GPS,hitting rev limiter now with a 25 mirage 3 blade.
Redboat </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Whats your RPM at 72mph? It looks like this prop would be perfect for you.

 

[Redboat]

4800 RPM, rev limiter. Tach bounces around when it gets above 4600 RPM .

 

[Dave's ZT260]

This prop should drop you 200rpm and gain 3mph easy. I do however think your numbers might be off a bit. Presently you’re at about 5% slip. Which is not really possible in a V-hull. You are either at a higher rpm (Gauges could be off) or your gps speed is a little off. Either way this is still the fastest prop for you. Every mate I've had loves the mirage plus for top speed if you’re around 70mph.

I would be concerned with your rpm exceeding 4700, so you need more pitch no matter what.

 

[Redboat]

Gauges are probably off,their 15 years old.Lots of hours on them.Don't like the fact that the tach bounces above 4600 RPM , should replace it before boating season .
Got a phone # I can call you at?
What kind of holeshot can I expext with this prop?The mirage didn't have enough stern lift , digs a hole about 6' deep on take-off.
Redboat

 

[Dave's ZT260]

You can reach me at 845 246 0788
Call within the next 30 min. Kids will be sleeping after that. Or I can call you.

Dave

 

[Dave's ZT260]

Holeshot will never be that great with a mirage. 4 bladed bravo would be better for hole shot. If your after top speed the mirage is 3-4 mph faster. You can't have the best of both worlds.

 

[Redboat]

The speed limit on Glen Lake is 55 MPH. Marine patrol is only here for a couple of hours a day . I'll call Sunday if thats all right.
Redboat

 

[Dave's ZT260]

It could be hard to find me Sunday until the evening. If you can't get me on Sunday you can reach me on Monday 845 246 0458 9-5 eastern

 

[Redboat]

Sounds good .
Redboat

 

[boatn70]

sounds like a great prop deal for redboat...............but for sake of discussion here....
242 convincor, i expect 550hp, aprox 4600 lbs, with a 330 (i think, its the carb motor) it would run a 23 mirage plus 4600 at 58 mph.

what do you think?
kevin

 

[Dave's ZT260]

what rpm will the new power turn?

 

[boatn70]

no rev limit but i expect the cam to make power to5500-5800, will know more on the dyno....will try to keep it around 5300-5400 i think!!

 

[Dave's ZT260]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by boatn70:
no rev limit but i expect the cam to make power to5500-5800, will know more on the dyno....will try to keep it around 5300-5400 i think!! </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

It's probably not the right prop for you. At 5500RPM you would be over 80mph easy. Problem is your short quite a bit of HP to get there. The 23 you have should be good for 70mph. Try it first then a 25 mirage might be necessary.
If you’re running Hydraulic lifters, 5800rpm is too much, keep it under 5500rpm or the valve train will destroy itself real quick.

 

[boatn70]

just keeping things open....summers around the corner.

did you sell the prop yet???

 

[Dave's ZT260]

yes I do. I never pushed it, so it's still on the shelf. I'm too busy getting my boat ready.

 

[Kelly O]

Dave, Did you get the check for the prop and get it shipped out ? Check was in Monday's mail. I had not heard or seen anything... just curious. Thanks, Kelly