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Crossett 01-18-2013 07:19 PM
Originally Posted by Sydwayz (Post 3851387)
No notch or pad or anything. The earlier ones has more of a rocker in the center of the hull (lengthwise) due to HP of the engine packages of the day. With props, drives, and more modern technology, the straight bottom got a little straighter after 2004.
what're your thoughts on single vs twins in a savage?

Gladhe8er 01-19-2013 07:01 AM
Originally Posted by Drock78 (Post 3851337)
maybe im being a bit optimistic on my speed...

is he running a imco shorty?
Not sure if its a shorty or not, but be runs a 24P prop and I run a 26.

rssteiny 01-19-2013 07:46 AM
My Buddys with 500efi runs 68 -70 on gps.

abmotorman 01-19-2013 01:47 PM
Originally Posted by Crossett (Post 3851399)
what're your thoughts on single vs twins in a savage?
I'm my humble opinion, nothing beats having twins. Besides the added security on big water, being able to control the bow while docking in rapid current (i.e. river, jetty) or in a crosswind has many benefits. Though, it can be even more entertaining to watch someone docking with twins without skills (or embarrassing). I'll take the added maintenance any day. :party-smiley-004:

mobuzz 01-19-2013 04:45 PM
Yeah, I'll have to agree with fellow "28 Twins" sub-cultmember abmotorman.....although our opinion may not carry much weight, as it's quite an exclusive club. :stooges:

Drock78 01-19-2013 07:15 PM
Originally Posted by Gladhe8er (Post 3851546)
Not sure if its a shorty or not, but be runs a 24P prop and I run a 26.
Im running a 23 5blade hydromotive. I got a shorty with it. I think I can spin a 24 5 blade with the shorty for a couple more MPH

Sydwayz 01-19-2013 11:07 PM
Originally Posted by Crossett (Post 3851399)
what're your thoughts on single vs twins in a savage?
Same thing as with the higher HP singles and why the bottom changed. You don't need twins in that boat, but IF you are solo boater (no other boats around, maybe weekdays) or you go offshore, it's great to have twins.

michigan troll 01-29-2013 07:20 PM
Ours is a 99 with a large notch in transom and very high shaft height. Running 800+ HP turning a stock 5 blade Max 28P. Runs any time 83 gps with 4-6 people and gear. Have seen 87.7
Trying a nose cone cut down lower this year. Hope to see 90

abmotorman 01-29-2013 08:53 PM
Originally Posted by michigan troll (Post 3857963)
Ours is a 99 with a large notch in transom and very high shaft height. Running 800+ HP turning a stock 5 blade Max 28P. Runs any time 83 gps with 4-6 people and gear. Have seen 87.7
Trying a nose cone cut down lower this year. Hope to see 90
Very cool. Any pic's or video's of this beast. love to know the mod's you've done.

Drock78 01-30-2013 07:59 AM
Originally Posted by michigan troll (Post 3857963)
Ours is a 99 with a large notch in transom and very high shaft height. Running 800+ HP turning a stock 5 blade Max 28P. Runs any time 83 gps with 4-6 people and gear. Have seen 87.7
Trying a nose cone cut down lower this year. Hope to see 90
I have a-2 imco lower if you want to try it out first...


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