Opinion On 25 Tantrum
10-18-2005 | 10:37 PM
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Re: Opinion On 25 Tantrum
Originally Posted by R Addiction
Good Luck Mike 
Thanks again. Always trying to get a little more out of it.
With the price of fuel I figured the faster that I can get there the less fuel I will use, ha, ha.
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10-19-2005 | 06:41 AM
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Re: Opinion On 25 Tantrum
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R Addiction,
Thanks again. Always trying to get a little more out of it.
With the price of fuel I figured the faster that I can get there the less fuel I will use, ha, ha.
Mike
Thanks again. Always trying to get a little more out of it.
With the price of fuel I figured the faster that I can get there the less fuel I will use, ha, ha.
Mike
10-19-2005 | 09:30 AM
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Re: Opinion On 25 Tantrum
Originally Posted by Active Mike
Gordo / R Addiction thanks for the input.
Gordo,
...Was your prop labbed (28 Bravo)? Did you have anything done special that may be reducing your porpoising with your prop that may help me?...
Gordo,
...Was your prop labbed (28 Bravo)? Did you have anything done special that may be reducing your porpoising with your prop that may help me?...
There was some "dialing in" with my prop that DAH did at no extra cost. When you send your prop in tell John you talked to me and have the same boat/motor as mine. Nothing was done specificaly to reduce porpoising. In fact, I really don't have that problem with any of my props as long as I'm in good chop.
Good Luck
Mike "Gordo" Gordon
ONE VISION Racing
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10-20-2005 | 10:59 PM
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Re: Opinion On 25 Tantrum
Originally Posted by R Addiction
I can run all weekend on 65 gals. if I keep out of it 
......This is cruising at 50-53 mph at 3600RPM.
......This is cruising at 50-53 mph at 3600RPM. That goes the same for me on the gas. Boy but let me tell you if you lay into it you can put a dent in it in a hurry.
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10-20-2005 | 11:05 PM
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Re: Opinion On 25 Tantrum
Originally Posted by rssteiny
hey mike dont forget the faster you get there the more beer you can drink
That is really what I meant. The more you drink the less you worry about the gas.
Did you check out your tire rack yet?
10-20-2005 | 11:09 PM
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Re: Opinion On 25 Tantrum
Originally Posted by Gordo
Mike,
There was some "dialing in" with my prop that DAH did at no extra cost. When you send your prop in tell John you talked to me and have the same boat/motor as mine. Nothing was done specificaly to reduce porpoising. In fact, I really don't have that problem with any of my props as long as I'm in good chop.
Good Luck
Mike "Gordo" Gordon
ONE VISION Racing
There was some "dialing in" with my prop that DAH did at no extra cost. When you send your prop in tell John you talked to me and have the same boat/motor as mine. Nothing was done specificaly to reduce porpoising. In fact, I really don't have that problem with any of my props as long as I'm in good chop.
Good Luck
Mike "Gordo" Gordon
ONE VISION Racing
Would you have a number for me to contact John at DAH?
Thanks in advance for the help,
Mike
10-21-2005 | 09:39 PM
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Re: Opinion On 25 Tantrum
Gordo.
Rsstieny brought up a thought. When my boat was built for the Smith Brothers and an extension box was placed on it I wonder if they changed the X dimension. Could you tell me what yours is?
Mine no longer runs the box.
What is the proper way to measure the X dimension?
From the bottom of the transom plate to the front point of the lower gear housing correct? Or is it from the lowest point on the transom to the front point of the lower gearing housing?
Or neither?
Thanks,
Mike
Rsstieny brought up a thought. When my boat was built for the Smith Brothers and an extension box was placed on it I wonder if they changed the X dimension. Could you tell me what yours is?
Mine no longer runs the box.
What is the proper way to measure the X dimension?
From the bottom of the transom plate to the front point of the lower gear housing correct? Or is it from the lowest point on the transom to the front point of the lower gearing housing?
Or neither?
Thanks,
Mike
10-24-2005 | 10:44 PM
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Re: Opinion On 25 Tantrum
Sorry I've not been online for a while. I'm on duty the next 48 hrs. I'll get the number to DAH when I get back to the shop.
Mike,
Mine came without a box. We installed one in 2000 and tried a number of variations, (drive heights) and props. When all was said and done I finally got back up to 81 but control and handling was UGLY. In fact, now that you mention it, it did porpoise a little with the box with certain props. I would have to go back to measure, but I'm thinking my X was around 19". When I get back to the shop I'll measure it.
Mike,
Mine came without a box. We installed one in 2000 and tried a number of variations, (drive heights) and props. When all was said and done I finally got back up to 81 but control and handling was UGLY. In fact, now that you mention it, it did porpoise a little with the box with certain props. I would have to go back to measure, but I'm thinking my X was around 19". When I get back to the shop I'll measure it.
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10-25-2005 | 10:04 PM
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Re: Opinion On 25 Tantrum
Originally Posted by Gordo
Sorry I've not been online for a while. I'm on duty the next 48 hrs. I'll get the number to DAH when I get back to the shop.
Mike,
Mine came without a box. We installed one in 2000 and tried a number of variations, (drive heights) and props. When all was said and done I finally got back up to 81 but control and handling was UGLY. In fact, now that you mention it, it did porpoise a little with the box with certain props. I would have to go back to measure, but I'm thinking my X was around 19". When I get back to the shop I'll measure it.
Mike,
Mine came without a box. We installed one in 2000 and tried a number of variations, (drive heights) and props. When all was said and done I finally got back up to 81 but control and handling was UGLY. In fact, now that you mention it, it did porpoise a little with the box with certain props. I would have to go back to measure, but I'm thinking my X was around 19". When I get back to the shop I'll measure it.
Give me a shout when you get the information, I'd appreciate it. Make sure to clarify how exactly to measure my X so I'm getting the right comparison.
Thanks,
Mike
