Mirage vs Laser on a 20 SF

[Blue_Heron]

I'm looking for the difference in WOT rpm for a Laser vs a Mirage prop of the same pitch. Has anybody here run both props on the same motor/hull and can tell me if there's any difference?

I've heard that the Laser is a better choice than Mirage for a 20 SF. I'm currently turning a 14 1/4 x 21P Mirage with a Merc 200 carb motor. It turns about 5200 at WOT. I want to try a Laser and get the RPMs up to about 5600-5800 at WOT. I'm thinking I'll need to go to a 19P to get the RPMs up, but I don't want to get them too high.

Thanks for any input,
Dave

[Bigshrimpin]

Blue - I run a 19 Mirage Plus and I can turn 5800rpm with my old Merc V225. Just sold my spare Mirage Plus 19 this week.

[eggsuckindog]

I want a Lazer myself, it appears to have alot of Rake to it compared to the Mirage. I have a standard Merc SS wheel and need longer blades with more Rake as its up high. Sounds like a 19 for up though.

[Blue_Heron]

I want a Lazer myself, it appears to have alot of Rake to it compared to the Mirage.

That's what I'm thinking. The increased rake should have two advantages, better holding when run at or near the surface, and better bow lift. Also, the blades on the Laser are supposed to be thinner, so there's less drag.

So, is anyone running a 19 or 21 Laser on a 20 SF with a 200?

[lost2a6]

If this helps, I used to have a 20ft Sceptre with a 200 Yamaha that I was running a 21 pitch Lazer II. Running pretty light it would turn 5400-5500 RPM and about 54-55 MPH. If anyone is interested I have a 22 pitch lazer II and LH/RH 21 pitch Mirage props that I need to sale.

[Blue_Heron]

If this helps, I used to have a 20ft Sceptre with a 200 Yamaha that I was running a 21 pitch Lazer II.

Thanks, that helps. Did you ever run a 21 Mirage on your Sceptre? I'm trying to get a sort of side-by-side comparison on the same platform.