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Recent content by Needafunboat

  1. Needafunboat

    2003 Pulse 210 BR

    Well whatever you do with it - good luck. If someone buys it as is, they are obviously getting a very honest picture of what the boat is. It has been so long since I've been on here - I'm not even sure I knew you PURCHASED that boat! Off topic, but I'm still using that boat I beat you to -...
  2. Needafunboat

    IMCO Headers and A risers

    Hi Guys, I've been away for a while, but still kept an eye on what was going on here now and then. Anyhow - when going through all of the old boat stuff this spring I came across these. I purchased them for my old 454mag. The standard A risers didn't fit and these have been on the shelf for...
  3. Needafunboat

    Sportfires

    On the sportfires - those are fun boats. The 150 on mine ran out to 63 gps with a 23p and pulled like a big jet ski. I think the hull was listed as 750lbs. Probably not a (top) speed demon hull but wide and fairly roomy for a 17' boat. I've often thought about a diplomat for a "down-state"...
  4. Needafunboat

    Max RPM vs. Cruising RPM and Overall Performance Suggestions

    I don't believe the Mercury PVS holes are meant to be run empty. I tried it on my starliner and it would not even get on plane. They sell plugs with different sized hold plugs, or solid plugs. But it sounds like that's not your problem though - 5000rpm max is way too low. You're losing...
  5. Needafunboat

    " For Sale" 92 Starliner White/Red/Black 200hp Yamaha

    So I was up near Guelph, canada and stupidly bought a 12 pack of sleman beer. I paid the $24 for it Because the brewery looked neat and was near my customer. I thought it was probably worth it. After the first sip I realized that I bought the wrong product in the wrong country. Good beer but...
  6. Needafunboat

    traverse city fun run

    I'm taking the week between the 18th and 25th off so we'll be up all week. If it's calm on Sat we'll be on the bay - would be nice to see that crew at least... don't worry no one will know you talked to a guy in a stingray out there! We usually do ER to Mission point bay on the east side of...
  7. Needafunboat

    Rev 4 vs. Bravo vs Mirage

    RiverRat - yup, get a trophy. They ran GREAT on my starliner. Really the only prop that boat ever liked. On the PVS holes - do they do anything on a sterndrive? It would work well because the only time I need more holeshot is pulling skiers and the silent choice will be "silent" for that...
  8. Needafunboat

    Rev 4 vs. Bravo vs Mirage

    I agree! I see why it hooks up so well. Anyone ever mess with the PVS system on the rev? Doubt frankemotor has silent choice on it though! Thanks for the pics - cool comparison! Keep us posted on the comparison and let me know if you're unloading that bravo 24 - I'll never be done prop testing!
  9. Needafunboat

    Rev 4 vs. Bravo vs Mirage

    So I have some hours on the 23 P Rev 4 now and really like it. Hole shot is better than the 25p mirages. I don't push the handling too hard but it is a little more responsive. My drive is so deep and I have that sternjack that cavitation is NEVER an issue. I can get on plan at full trim up...
  10. Needafunboat

    454 mods... best bang for buck

    If the motor is a 1996, I THINK all of the mags were EFI. Not totally sure though. Both of my mag motors had BIG red stickers saying EFI MAG on them. As mentioned if it's 68gps with a 4 blade (all mirages I've seen are 3 blade) then that's moving that boat real good for a 330hp 454 though...
  11. Needafunboat

    " For Sale" 26P Trophy $250

    Sold Sorry guys, its gone. Troy from the board got it. Down to only 3 props - until the Rev 4 shows up!
  12. Needafunboat

    Rev 4 vs. Bravo vs Mirage

    Thanks Everyone - I have run both a Mirage and a Mirage +. I didn't see too much difference - I've heard the + has more cup. I JUST picked up a 23p rev. 4 so I'll see how that runs next weekend. The 25p mirage is about right but I'd like a 4 blade to see how that runs. Sounds like I'm in...
  13. Needafunboat

    Rev 4 vs. Bravo vs Mirage

    OK - I realize these are pretty different props. But I've heard of some good results with the rev 4 on higher power sterndrives. The good Mr. Buss told me today that rev 4's "turn hard" - like a + 4 pitch mirage (23p rev 4 = 27p mirage). I hit the limiter on my 23p mirage (with a load). I...
  14. Needafunboat

    "Wanted" Rev 4 23P

    Hi Guys, I'm looking for a Revolution 4, 23P. I have a few emails in on props I found on Searchtempest / craigslit but Haven't heard anything back. Let me know if you see one. Thanks!
  15. Needafunboat

    4 props for sale, Rev 4, Trophy, High 5, Turning Point

    Looking for the 23p rev 4 Did the new owner of that rev 4 relist it? I thought I saw a post on it but can't seem to find it now. Since I sold a few props I feel kinda nervous now that I'm down to only four props... Any help is appreciated!
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