??? about stand off box
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??? about stand off box
I have seen them run/used on plenty of big boats. My question is would they benifit a small boat 21ft or so, make it run better. Any info on this matter would be great.. Thanks JOHN
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Re: ??? about stand off box
Good question,not sure of the answer but I'll throw my experience in. I added a stellings 12" ext box to my 272 baja,it created porpoising,cavitation and a myriad of other issues plus boat goes 3-5 mph slower all the way around. Between the box and parts it added at least 100 lbs to my boat plus seriously moved my center of gravity back. I was hoping shifting the c/g back would help my boat but it only hurt it. You don't see boxes on shorter boats,probably because they are so small it screws them up royally.Maybe a land and see stern jack would be better for you and if you didn't like it you could easily pull it off instead of having to pull your motor backout and whole gimbal like I'm about to do.Julie at throttle up told me my boat didn't respond well to the box because I have a pad bottom and they work better on true vee's with a 24 degree deadrise plus the fact I only have a 25 foot actual hull runnning surface,Smitty
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Re: ??? about stand off box
Hey man thank for the response, I would love to here from other. I also have a pad bottom, as the box would go on a 202 stinger. As you said I was thinking that it would make the boat think it is longer then it is and let more of it get out of the water..Only problem of a a stern jack is they don't make them asnymore for alphas
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Re: ??? about stand off box
I would not recommend wasting your time or money. I owned a 222 Stinger that we installed a 502 w/blower, removed the alpha, and raised the X dimension when replacing with a bravo.
Was very disappointing! The boat chine walked dangerously at high speeds, the hull was never designed for in the 1st place.
Was very disappointing! The boat chine walked dangerously at high speeds, the hull was never designed for in the 1st place.
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Re: ??? about stand off box
Articfriends....
The Stellings extension box moves the drive and prop back from the hull 12" and is only adjustable 1" up or down from original x-dim. Did you keep the same x-dim?
If you move the prop back 12" and you run with your bow positive from level, you should be able to run a higher x-dim. If you did not raise the X, then you are actually running your prop deeper creating more drag.
Try adjusting your drive up. Then try a shorty if you can borrow one. Getting the drive up should be good for a few MPH.
The Stellings extension box moves the drive and prop back from the hull 12" and is only adjustable 1" up or down from original x-dim. Did you keep the same x-dim?
If you move the prop back 12" and you run with your bow positive from level, you should be able to run a higher x-dim. If you did not raise the X, then you are actually running your prop deeper creating more drag.
Try adjusting your drive up. Then try a shorty if you can borrow one. Getting the drive up should be good for a few MPH.
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Re: ??? about stand off box
Originally Posted by KMP
Articfriends....
The Stellings extension box moves the drive and prop back from the hull 12" and is only adjustable 1" up or down from original x-dim. Did you keep the same x-dim?
If you move the prop back 12" and you run with your bow positive from level, you should be able to run a higher x-dim. If you did not raise the X, then you are actually running your prop deeper creating more drag.
Try adjusting your drive up. Then try a shorty if you can borrow one. Getting the drive up should be good for a few MPH.
The Stellings extension box moves the drive and prop back from the hull 12" and is only adjustable 1" up or down from original x-dim. Did you keep the same x-dim?
If you move the prop back 12" and you run with your bow positive from level, you should be able to run a higher x-dim. If you did not raise the X, then you are actually running your prop deeper creating more drag.
Try adjusting your drive up. Then try a shorty if you can borrow one. Getting the drive up should be good for a few MPH.
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Originally Posted by Fenderjack
I have seen them run/used on plenty of big boats. My question is would they benifit a small boat 21ft or so, make it run better. Any info on this matter would be great.. Thanks JOHN
Not busting your balls or anything, just my opinion. Hell you might be a brave S.O.B.....?
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Originally Posted by JasonSmith
I think you need a bigger boat to do what you want to do, unless what you want to do is get hurt. Then I'd say you are on the right track.
Not busting your balls or anything, just my opinion. Hell you might be a brave S.O.B.....?
Not busting your balls or anything, just my opinion. Hell you might be a brave S.O.B.....?
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Re: ??? about stand off box
Originally Posted by Fenderjack
No not looking to get hurt but want this thing to run. I like being in something that i have to drive and stay on my toes, I know there isn't any ball busting here, thats your opinion, just need this thing to haul..
What boat/motor combination do you have? There are several people here with experience (and lots of $$$ spent) to do the same thing you are looking for. It's best and cheaper to do what has been tried and proven for your combination.