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smokediver
01-03-2002, 05:14 PM
Donzi used to put the laser prop on the 16 from the factory. anyone know why they dont anymore? i know there is more blade area on the mirage but is that really needed on a 16 foot boat?

riverrat
01-04-2002, 07:26 PM
My 18' came with a Laser too. But, Dozi shipped it with a Mirage Plus. My dealer swapped them cause he buys those bass boat props alot cheaper than the mirage and then re-sells them. I got my prop after inquiring and the boat acts much better with the mirage in all areas.

marcdups
01-04-2002, 08:07 PM
Smoke, what engine are you running??, Have tried numerous props on my 16 with Merc4.3, 205 hp turning a 23 mirage plus, boat handled well and strong through out but top end was affected,4500-4600 rpm's , now am turning a 21 laser II and tach @5150 and top speed ever seen on gps, cool conditions, slight chop and light load 58.2 with the mirage+ @53.
Although Frank C has suggested that the 21 stilleto if I am not mistaken was the best prop for his sixteen.

Marc

P:S; My sixteen, 94 model originally came with a 23 mirage( not + ) according to the factory

smokediver
01-04-2002, 08:38 PM
hey marc, what gear ratio do you have? Ihave 1.8:1. sounds like you could go to a 23 on the laser. the salesman at the marina told me that the qss2000 was the same as the laser but the cup looked different. i have the 4.3 gen plus with a 2bbl.1998. i am running a stilleto 14 x 24 but plan on going to a 23 laser.

marcdups
01-04-2002, 08:54 PM
Smoke, tried the 23 laser II, was a dog compared to the 21, could not turn it at all, yes gear ratio is 1.8:1.

Tomahawk
01-04-2002, 10:40 PM
The Lazer II is a very good prop. The QSS isn't even close to the Lazer - in any way. Quite different.

BigGrizzly
01-04-2002, 11:07 PM
The QSS has a different rake trhan the lazer. the sals guy obusly doesn't know. Put them side by side on the table--must be same pitch- than turn then upside down and you will see. QSS is acheaper prop. Jusr always remember there are other props than the Merc

Ransy

smokediver
01-05-2002, 07:05 AM
thanks for the advise guys.