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07-10-2003, 07:30 AM
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Prop size on Scarab III with T370 454's
Any experiences on 4-blades like bravo I. Just bought a '87 boat and any info would be highly appreciated. Any known problems I shoud be aware of?
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07-10-2003, 08:25 AM
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probibibly.. 23'' Mirage plus three blades or 22 '' hydrimotives are your best bet.... I'm selling my 23'' labbed Mirage plus... (look in parts for sale) going to 24'' hydros.... My Scarab-III is a 83../w 440hp 502's.. running 60mph... good boat heavy.. not the fastest but good in the rough.... welcome...post some pictures... heres mine....Dave
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07-10-2003, 10:01 AM
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Thanks Dave, I'll check the add. Need to upgrade my membership view/send pics so I'll post the pics later. Any comments on TRS drives, never had a boat with TRS's before.
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07-11-2003, 09:47 AM
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Oh thats a can of worms... some people love some don't...I have TRS on my boat too I like 'em.. they shift smoothe and are tough.. they can handle 600 hp... but that tranny weighs about 250# each... what type trans. on youry Borg Warner or Mercruiser??...TRS drives hold up ... talk to ya later...Dave
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07-14-2003, 05:22 AM
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I guess the trannies are Mercruisers. The boat is still on transportation from NYC to Helsinki (shipping takes about 2 weeks) so I'll be able to tamper with it on late July (tons of questions to come)....Sami
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07-14-2003, 08:17 AM
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Let me know if I can answer any questions... I owned mine for 5 years.... Dave
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07-14-2003, 09:40 AM
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If the engines are 370 HP the transmissions are likely the bigger and better Borg Warners. I've picked these up a few times and they weigh about 100 lbs, not enough to matter in a heavy boat. I would take the TRS BW combo anyday over Bravo drives, especially if you plan to increase HP.
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07-14-2003, 03:26 PM
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Thanks Tomcat, the engines sure are 370 HP 454's so there's a chance that trannies actually are BW. Planning on doing a rebuilt in a near future. Good to know that the drives can hold some more punch.
Dave, here's a pic.
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07-14-2003, 03:29 PM
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Looks great... bet you can't wait to splash it!!!! Good luck!!!
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07-15-2003, 04:55 AM
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I was wondering if the Bravo props would fit on TRS, apparently not. What kind of props did your friend end up with?
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