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baddassbaron
07-08-2004, 07:42 AM
Have a 18 footer with a 350 chevy, 400 horsepower and an alpha. Currently have a 21 Cleaver. What is the best prop for optimum performance - Turbo, Laser, Mirage Plus, Cleaver, etc.

Mr X
07-08-2004, 07:53 AM
Assuming you have an 18 CLASSIC....then for top speed, a Mirage Plus. If you have a 1:50 gear ratio then a 25" is a good place to start.

Ranman
07-08-2004, 08:41 AM
HP600SC is right. Some will argue that the Turbo is faster or more stable. It's a close call. both are good props. If you don't mind losing 2-3MPH on the top end, a Hydromotive Intimidator Quad IV is the best prop handling wise. Way better than the Mirage + or Turbo, but slower. I have one of each, but the Mirage+ hasn't been on the boat since I got the Hydro. ;)

smoothie
07-08-2004, 09:03 AM
I have one of each, but the Mirage+ hasn't been on the boat since I got the Hydro. ;)


I beg to differ on this statement :wavey: :biggrin.:

Ranman
07-08-2004, 09:57 AM
OK, OK, you got me. I had to put the "speed" prop on for the shootout. :biggrin.: The Mirage has been collecting dust pretty much all THIS season.

What are you bitchin' about Smoothie? I never did catch you even with the M+... :eek!: :eek!:

baddassbaron
07-08-2004, 08:07 PM
So whats the vote - Tubo 25 pitch ?

McGary911
07-08-2004, 08:39 PM
Best bet would to find a prop shop nearby, that will loan you a few for a test day. They should apply your deposit toward the prop that you purchase. I just found a place that will do this for me, 1/8 of a mile from where i keep my boat. I never even knew the shop was there.

BTW, Either start saving for another Alpha, or baby that one like a fine woman. 400 is a lot for an alpha.

Sam
07-09-2004, 08:43 AM
Test, test and re test. There is no way to answer this unless you try all of them on the same day with the same water and weather conditions. Set up a spread sheet with speed and your rpm's at 1000 rpm intervals. Don't forget to paly with trim, every prop is differen't.

Sam ;)

GG Donzi
07-09-2004, 10:20 AM
I have a 18' Classic w/ a 350/300 (dyno'd) Alpha SS, I have tryed more prop's than I care to discuss (special thanks to Jerry at Airmarine in Chicago), Spinnilli Brothers built me a cleaver that was just awsume on top end compared to the rest. Just my 2 cents.

baddassbaron
07-09-2004, 10:24 AM
Thanks GG Donzi, how can I get hold of Spinelli Brothers

GG Donzi
07-09-2004, 10:42 AM
I know there out east NY or NJ. I'll look for there phone number. Great to deal with, I did not have to send the prop back for any tweaking, though they advised if I was not happy they would work with me to make it right. Unfortunity I don't remember who I talked to. I think I found there phone number in Hot Boat Magazine.