Converting another boater into an Arneson Believer
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We do a lot of our own work, so I understand everything you're saying, but what I'm getting at is that the Bravo-Arneson conversion isn't as simple as remove your bravo, bolt on the arneson and go boating.
And in no way am I bashing the Arnesons because that is what I hope to be running by next summer.
And in no way am I bashing the Arnesons because that is what I hope to be running by next summer.
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There is no such thing as plug and play in this industry.....like Tibbstoy2 mentioned "the end result is worth the changes". For us the docking and steering were also greatly improved but the piece of mind not having to worry about when the drive is going to come apart is priceless.
We started our second conversion last week. Though not required we are starting with a clean slate.
We started our second conversion last week. Though not required we are starting with a clean slate.
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There is no such thing as plug and play in this industry.....like Tibbstoy2 mentioned "the end result is worth the changes". For us the docking and steering were also greatly improved but the piece of mind not having to worry about when the drive is going to come apart is priceless.
We started our second conversion last week. Though not required we are starting with a clean slate.
We started our second conversion last week. Though not required we are starting with a clean slate.
Wholeheartedly agree with Brian on not worrying about failures... I remember checking XR/XZ/IMCO SC drive magnets after every ride hoping to run the boat another day without pulling the prop shafts out... makes me want to throw up just recalling it.
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How do those exhaust tips work for you? I was thinking about trying to fabricate something similar to divert exhaust under water, like a turn-down. But still want the option to go loud if I want.
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My bad....they sure do make it sound very simple on the site:
http://new.arneson-industries.com/bravo-conversion
http://new.arneson-industries.com/bravo-conversion
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The other thing that worked out well was making sure the flapper sealed just off vertical (so the plate is more of an oval than round) - making it self-stop when it's tight.
For me, it's the only way to have dry exhaust to the tip to avoid reversion and still have the silent choice effect. The boat is a real sleeper in the channels. The beginning of this video gives an idea:
https://plus.google.com/u/0/photos/115888891526496766471/albums/6039576953672683329/6039576953716231154
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There is no such thing as plug and play in this industry.....like Tibbstoy2 mentioned "the end result is worth the changes". For us the docking and steering were also greatly improved but the piece of mind not having to worry about when the drive is going to come apart is priceless.
We started our second conversion last week. Though not required we are starting with a clean slate.
We started our second conversion last week. Though not required we are starting with a clean slate.
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