Set-up of a SOB?

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11-25-2005, 05:04 PM

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Set-up of a SOB?

I know I have a long way to go before I start worrying about rigging. But I'll ask my questions anyways. How much setback should we be using? Also how long and wide trim tabs are best on our boats?

11-26-2005, 11:55 AM

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Re: Set-up of a SOB?

I would guess for your boats minimal setback and Merc Racing 280s K-Planes would be the way to go.

11-26-2005, 03:37 PM

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SOB racing Banana Boat.

17" of hydraulic setback and 380 k-planes.

If your crazy, mount them flat for extra speed and use a 20" shaft engine.

11-27-2005, 07:44 AM

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Re: Set-up of a SOB?

Thanks Chris, So is 17" the magic# or is more better? And what is the size of a 380 LxW?

11-27-2005, 03:52 PM

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Re: Set-up of a SOB?

using a bracket i would go with the stainless marine

http://www.stainlessmarine.com/bracketlayoutsingle.html

http://www.stainlessmarine.com/insta...ketsingle.html

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11-29-2005, 09:32 PM

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Re: Set-up of a SOB?

Hi all,
I'm putting a 6" bob''s Jackplate on my SOB I'm not adding a spacer or setback mount since the Superboat has a 8" (+/-) notched transom, but the guy I'm buying the Jack from has a 12" Stainless marine setback for sale around $400,
PM me for the # if interested.
Evan