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frogger1403 12-06-2005 12:41 PM

Staggered vs sbs
 
I am wondering how much staggering the engines gives you in top speed versus sbs installation.

I am looking at a 38 with Ilmors and Arnesons.

any ideas?

heiko

Edward R. Cozzi 12-06-2005 12:52 PM

Re: Staggered vs sbs
 
Mark McManus once told me that staggered engines made the boat faster in rough water. The outdrives running deeper meant the props stayed in the water longer and went back in sooner. Always made good sense to me, so I never questioned it.

thedonz 12-06-2005 01:18 PM

Re: Staggered vs sbs
 
handleing at airborn more stablity

j mike

BBB725 12-06-2005 01:56 PM

Re: Staggered vs sbs
 
Lowers and moves forward the center of gravity and puts the drives deeper in the water and is faster.

cuda 12-06-2005 02:36 PM

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I always thought raising the drives makes them faster. :confused:

Gary Anderson 12-06-2005 03:19 PM

Re: Staggered vs sbs
 
The drives are lower, going down the V, relative to the center of gravity. This allows a higher X dimension, relative to the bottom of the boat. So you can run 1-2" higher X diimension, still have good trim control, go faster, and have a bigger sun deck for your "crew". What's not to like?


Originally Posted by cuda
I always thought raising the drives makes them faster. :confused:


Downtown42 12-06-2005 04:23 PM

Re: Staggered vs sbs
 
and they look cool staggered :evilb: what else matters :cool:

cuda 12-06-2005 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Gary Anderson
The drives are lower, going down the V, relative to the center of gravity. This allows a higher X dimension, relative to the bottom of the boat. So you can run 1-2" higher X diimension, still have good trim control, go faster, and have a bigger sun deck for your "crew". What's not to like?

I'm not doubting you, but I still don't understand. If you can run the same X without lowering the engine, why would it be faster?

RLW 12-06-2005 04:37 PM

Re: Staggered vs sbs
 
Performance aside, I like it from a maintenance standpoint.
Of course, if I had that much whip, someone else would be wrenching.

customryder 12-06-2005 04:48 PM

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better balance, more speed. room to work, looks cool.


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