OTSrange

OK, new transom's in and we're getting ready to make the cuts for the new XZ drives. Does anyone have any experience with or input on a reasonable X dimension measurement for a standard length Bravo drive? Any special considerations with a CR? One rigger I talked with said 15.75", which sounds reasonable.

donzi matt

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Call Lipship and ask Phil. When Sean rigged my current boat Phil gave him the setup. It is higher than a stock Cafe with Bravos. It will slip the props just a bit getting on plane but that is it, and it has no porpoise to it whatsoever. The boat is very well mannered.

Unlimited jd

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15.75 is too deep. I'd go 17" leaves the prop shaft 5" below the bottom.

OTSrange

Thanks for the input.

CIG3

2x on 17". That is a good safe starting point. Should run really well with bravo props.

OTSrange

Thanks much James and CIG3 for the input. That's what I'm going with to give me a 5" prop shaft depth. And thanks Donzi Matt - I did call Phil @ LipShip. He was very nice, but suggested I put the X at about 18.75 (or a prop depth of about 3") and almost everybody else agreed that was a little too skinny for the all-around performance I'm going for. Glad it's working well for you.

Will let you guys know how it runs.

Unlimited jd

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Good talking to you today. Good luck with the project

Team Archer

Always start high because its easer to put in a spacer than it is to raise a drive. and a lot cheaper I would at least go with 17.5 X what is your Y dimension ?