Staggered vs sbs
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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
I am looking at a 38 with Ilmors and Arnesons.
any ideas?
heiko
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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.
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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?
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I always thought raising the drives makes them faster.
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Re: Staggered vs sbs
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?