Drives for 100mph 3100

[Plum Crazy]

I am thinking about buying a used AO3100 that will do 100mph plus. What drives would be recommended for this application? I am under the impression certain model years are better than others. Any suggestions on what years to stay away from? I have been aboard a 3100 a few years ago and liked the layout of the cockpit and cabin. I think for a buyer on a budget this twin engine cat is hard to beat.

[Ran-Dom 32]

knock on wood, I've gone (70 hours) 2 seasons close to 110 every time out with '05 Bravo X drives with imco -2 lowers , 0 falures

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Originally Posted by Ran-Dom 32

knock on wood, I've gone (70 hours) 2 seasons close to 110 every time out with '05 Bravo X drives with imco -2 lowers , 0 falures

I like the "close to 110 every time out", that is awesome! How much power are you pushing through those drives? 70 hours on the drives, I would imagine you keep the drives in mind while planing and re-entry. I have heard the AO/Chris Cat/Awesome 31 hulls may be a bit more forgiving on Bravo sytle drives because of a more conservative X-dimension than some of the other cat hulls. I see a lot of big power AOs with bravo 1 drives. I wasn't sure how long they last. Really looking forward to buying my first cat!

[Ran-Dom 32]

My motors made around 700 N/A on the dyno, I'm easy on the sticks

[AO31]

These boats are easy on drives. Just swapped first one out at 565 hrs.

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Originally Posted by AO31

These boats are easy on drives. Just swapped first one out at 565 hrs.

What drive did you swap out? What kind of power are you running? 565 hours on any Bravo style drive is really impressive. Why do you think the hulls are so drive friendly?

[AIR TIME]

if you get one with big power and blow the drives, I just bought a konrad ace package it comes with steering, trans , drive, ex box 8'' and the trannie goes in the box so a stock b1 set up works fine. pm me if you need more or get a hold of BIGGUS ON HERE HE WORKS FOR THEM art

[tssteph]

any particular boat you are looking at?

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Originally Posted by AIR TIME

if you get one with big power and blow the drives, I just bought a konrad ace package it comes with steering, trans , drive, ex box 8'' and the trannie goes in the box so a stock b1 set up works fine. pm me if you need more or get a hold of BIGGUS ON HERE HE WORKS FOR THEM art

Good to know thanks.

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Originally Posted by tssteph

any particular boat you are looking at?

I was recently shown a 98 w/ 800s in front of B1 drives I plan on purchasing a boat this spring if I can find one. Do you know of any clean 3100s for possible sale?