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PTKPROD posted 05-17-2008 01:00 PM ET (US)
I [have twin] 2000 Mercury OptiMax 150-HP motors on a 1988 Boston Whaler Outrage 22 Whaler Drive. I'm looking for suggestions on propellers and pitch. Thanks,
Peter
Tom W Clark posted 05-17-2008 01:19 PM ET (US)
Peter,
Recommend a pair of 15-1/4" x 19" Mercury MIRAGEplus propellers.
PTKPROD posted 05-17-2008 03:30 PM ET (US)
Tom--Thanks. How do think 19-inch-pitch Laser II propellers would perform?
Tom W Clark posted 05-17-2008 04:53 PM ET (US)
Peter,
I think the 19" Laser IIs would be a poor choice. You will need the 21" Laser IIs if you go that route.
The Laser IIs will be fast propellers on your boat, perhaps the fastest, but they do not accelerate well and are prone to ventilation. Because they have a relatively small blade area, thy do not offer very good cruise performance.
I have tested the 21" Laser IIs on my own 25 foot Whaler (similar in size to a 22 Whaler Drive, though a little larger) and they were as fast as the 19" Stiletto Advantage IIs, but they offered poor acceleration and cruise speed fuel economy. They were among the worst performers on my boat.
If top sped is what you are after, give them a try, but you'll want the 21" pitch.
Tom W Clark posted 05-17-2008 04:56 PM ET (US)
I should add that there are numerous propeller models worth trying; the MIRAGEplus's are not the only choice.
Try a pair of:
13-1/2" x 21" Mercury Enertias
14-5/8" x 19" Mercury Revolution 4s
14" x 21" Mercury VenSuras (a.k.a. Offshore)

PTKPROD posted 05-18-2008 01:48 PM ET (US)
Tom,
Thanks again for all the info and suggestions.
Would the Mirageplus be your first choice? I need to start somewhere and you seem to know props and Boston Whalers as well as anyone.
Peter

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Author	Topic: Outrage 22 Whaler Drive: Twin 150-HP OptiMax
PTKPROD	posted 05-17-2008 01:00 PM ET (US) I [have twin] 2000 Mercury OptiMax 150-HP motors on a 1988 Boston Whaler Outrage 22 Whaler Drive. I'm looking for suggestions on propellers and pitch. Thanks, Peter
Tom W Clark	posted 05-17-2008 01:19 PM ET (US) Peter, Recommend a pair of 15-1/4" x 19" Mercury MIRAGEplus propellers.
PTKPROD	posted 05-17-2008 03:30 PM ET (US) Tom--Thanks. How do think 19-inch-pitch Laser II propellers would perform?
Tom W Clark	posted 05-17-2008 04:53 PM ET (US) Peter, I think the 19" Laser IIs would be a poor choice. You will need the 21" Laser IIs if you go that route. The Laser IIs will be fast propellers on your boat, perhaps the fastest, but they do not accelerate well and are prone to ventilation. Because they have a relatively small blade area, thy do not offer very good cruise performance. I have tested the 21" Laser IIs on my own 25 foot Whaler (similar in size to a 22 Whaler Drive, though a little larger) and they were as fast as the 19" Stiletto Advantage IIs, but they offered poor acceleration and cruise speed fuel economy. They were among the worst performers on my boat. If top sped is what you are after, give them a try, but you'll want the 21" pitch.
Tom W Clark	posted 05-17-2008 04:56 PM ET (US) I should add that there are numerous propeller models worth trying; the MIRAGEplus's are not the only choice. Try a pair of: 13-1/2" x 21" Mercury Enertias 14-5/8" x 19" Mercury Revolution 4s 14" x 21" Mercury VenSuras (a.k.a. Offshore)
PTKPROD	posted 05-18-2008 01:48 PM ET (US) Tom, Thanks again for all the info and suggestions. Would the Mirageplus be your first choice? I need to start somewhere and you seem to know props and Boston Whalers as well as anyone. Peter