31 AO engines moved forward, thoughts?
 

Any thought on the advantages/disadvantages of moving the motors forward 12 inches in a 31 AO? Any speed advantage? Getting on plane issues? Mid range issues? My questions are relative to no boxes installed.

From what I understand adding weight to the front of the boat is not the same thing as moving the motors forward. i think all the faster AO/Awesomes have their motors moved forward.

it will help to move the cg forward on these boats... I know on the newer and lighter boats it makes more of a difference in cg therefor it helps more. I think you would be easier to add boxes and change the x would do more for added speed than moving the engines forward. at least in the amount of money spent. the kits to add drive shafts are not cheap.

Don

I agree with Chromecat

mine are not forward but i have boxes and shortened drives and mine flys good and runs fast its a older ao so its heavy anyway but 130 with the hp i have is good its all in the setup

Thanks guys, I appreciate the input. It was just a thought that a couple of us were talking about as a potential spot to add some speed without adding power. The boat runs very well now with the setup I have with slip that is excellent and easy to plane. Charlie I will call you later today.

How much does your boat weigh?