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Old 09-18-2014, 08:53 PM
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Ok rigging a 88 10 meter fountain. With a single #6.
I was told to set it up level or +1. Surfacing the prop
But was wondering if it would crab walk or push sideways?
Or if I should put it lower like 2-4 below?
I know I've seen a few guys with single 6s on here.
Any input would be great.
And if anyone has a 6 drive cutout jig I would love to borrow it. I'll pay shipping
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Old 09-26-2014, 09:51 PM
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PM Check300 he spent a lot of time dialing in a single #6 drive, even had to reglass the trasom and lower the drive.....
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Old 09-27-2014, 08:27 AM
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On check300 ended up running it pretty much bravo height after moving it the billionth time. Seems it is about 2" below the transoms. Seems the big HP single #6 Activator boats ended up running about 2" below also

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If you can't get a hold of check300 or the Activator boys....then also try Saber Marine. Doug at Saber did the final rigging on check300 and he may have the final records too.

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Old 09-30-2014, 08:34 PM
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Probably won't like being surfaced. Maybe try 1" below to start, you can always add a spacer. My 32 Activator and a couple of the others that have converted to #6 drives have the propshaft about 1" to 2" below the hull.
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