1200+ hp Skater 399 V
12-14-2008, 01:53 AM
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the transom housings have a wedge plate between them and the hull the reason is for clearence and cg the five step boats run really flat ( skater -Ol) so the motors still are facing down when running. If you had two right hand rotation motors on a 16 degree transom angle the motors would be much higher hence with the high horsepower in a small boat would make it a handful to drive. the wedges make the transom angle to 10 degrees which also gives you a higher x dimension on small freboard boat
hope this helps
hope this helps
12-14-2008, 01:58 AM
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the transom housings have a wedge plate between them and the hull the reason is for clearence and cg the five step boats run really flat ( skater -Ol) so the motors still are facing down when running. If you had two right hand rotation motors on a 16 degree transom angle the motors would be much higher hence with the high horsepower in a small boat would make it a handful to drive. the wedges make the transom angle to 10 degrees which also gives you a higher x dimension on small freboard boat
hope this helps
hope this helps
12-15-2008, 09:55 AM
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the transom housings have a wedge plate between them and the hull the reason is for clearence and cg the five step boats run really flat ( skater -Ol) so the motors still are facing down when running. If you had two right hand rotation motors on a 16 degree transom angle the motors would be much higher hence with the high horsepower in a small boat would make it a handful to drive. the wedges make the transom angle to 10 degrees which also gives you a higher x dimension on small freboard boat
hope this helps
hope this helps
Although this boat has a small extension box between the drive and the transom, I don't think it is a wedge. I am not in front of the boat right now, but I will check later. It has a few inches of setback, but it looks parallel. Maybe I'm wrong, but if it is a wedge, it is a very small change. It also has 4 steps, 2 larger and 2 smaller. Thanks for the response, Eddie.
12-15-2008, 10:40 PM
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Got the second engine in and man is it tight in there. Started mocking up and making templates for the tailpipes. I'm using 4" pvc pipe and fittings. I used a toilet flange bolted to the headers, since the tailpipes bolt up instead a band clamp like CMI uses. It really worked out great. Here are a few shots. Enjoy, Eddie.
12-15-2008, 10:44 PM
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Here are a few shots from between the two engines. This is the area between the rear of the front engine and the front of the rear engine. I still have to clamp up a few hoses that are in the way.
