Any info on Ballistic props?

[gofastsandman]

In researching the prop, opinions and numbers varied. I picked it up NIB for a song and decided if I didn`t love it I could dump the Mich. Match and use it as my new spare.

Read that Mich. bought the prop/patent from Attwood because their Rapture couldn`t compete with the Mirage +.

Some owner tests have it beating the +. We`ll see about that.

14 7/8 X15p 3 blade. Still searching for the magic bullet.
Cheers,
GFS

[Blue_Heron]

Hey, Sandy,
I got one for my Action Craft. I'll have to check the pitch, I don't remember it off hand. Like yours it was dirt cheap. NIB for something like $150. I've run it a bit, but ended up using a 23P Mirage for my main prop. I don't recall the relative performance characteristics except that the Mirage gave higher top end and seemed to lift the bow more to get it on the pad at speed. The 20 Seacraft and Action Craft are totally different animals, so that won't help you much. But that Ballistic shore is purty. Makes a nice static display prop
Dave

[gofastsandman]

Thanks Dave!

Denny and I recently tested some props so I have a good baseline. We`ll see how it stacks up. If I can`t spin this up, something must be off on optimum tune of the motah. This will be an easy way to find out, but Denny saw similar #s with my + on his boat. The search continues.

Cheers,
GFS

If I do like it, I will be selling the Mirage +. 15 3/8 x 17p. Nice shape just too much for my 150. Needs 200+ imo.

[76Red18]

Old style 15 x 15 SST

[Blue_Heron]

Thanks Dave!

Denny and I recently tested some props so I have a good baseline. We`ll see how it stacks up. If I can`t spin this up, something must be off on optimum tune of the motah. This will be an easy way to find out, but Denny saw similar #s with my + on his boat. The search continues.

Cheers,
GFS

If I do like it, I will be selling the Mirage +. 15 3/8 x 17p. Nice shape just too much for my 150. Needs 200+ imo.

I'm running a 17P Mirage + on my '83 20 w/ 200 Merc and it's the best overall prop I've used out of a slew of 'em. You should see my prop collection. Ironically, the 17P is the one that was on the Seafari when I got her.

Dave

[gofastsandman]

Old style 15 x 15 SST

People must love `em, cuz they aren`t selling them.
Anybody know the difference between the I and II.

[76Red18]

Old style SST has more cup on the trailing edges and less on the tips. Also has a different style exhaust ring/cone. Blades appear to have a little less surface area than the SST II.

Check ebay. Theres usually a new one listed. I took a chance on a used one for $75

[gofastsandman]

Thanks Rich. I see 17p and up a lot.