28 Apache
 

have a 1990 28 with bravo drives. will the drives last with a small
weiland supercharger. the motors now are putting out around 450hp.
this winter i can only upgrade the drives to xr or do the blowers.
thanks

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It has alot to do with what shape the drives are in now and how you drive it. If their tired already, they have little chance of living long. If you plan to hammer down out of the hole or jump the boat out of the water at close to or max power, they'll last an afternoon.

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Chris is right..

If you are thinking of a blower the Blower shop has some nice stuff.. We have been happy with the ones we have installed on our customers boats.. Btw, where are you located?? I may be able to help you with the parts, install or both.. :) Jamie / Lakeside

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grasonville md chesapeake bay i have 1 weiland 177 im looking for another
where you located

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I am in North East PA (About an hour north of the Poconos).. We like to boat out of North East MD (a little north of Grasonville MD).. You can check out my site by clicking on it (or one of our banner ads here on OSO) :

www.LakesideRestorations.com


Feel free to call me if I may be of service.. Jamie 570-639-2628

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Dave, i am putting dynoed 650 hps to my bravos with no problems at all on my 28.

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Dave, There is a 33 Powerplay with 525sc mercs that is replacing his blowers in your backyard( Centerville). If interested call me 410-562-9572 (cell) when you get a chance. Donnie

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hey warpaint
where do you boat?
my biggest concern is when the boat comes out of the water
and re entry. how fast you running? what kind of props are you running? this boat is new to me and i never ran this heavy of a boat.

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PP Dave congrates on the 28 they are awsome boats, did you get the one from Ohio? Welcome to the tribe, Steve.

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Dave, i run around NE Md, Elkton,Port Deposit.Im running 3 blade Mirage.27's labbed to 28.My bravos get yanked once per year for fresh grease and lube.Like it was said above go ez on plane you will be fine.Congrats on your new Apache.

Hey Steve N. how are you doin :cool:

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hey if your ever down to redeyes i live right around the point on the chester
id liked to see your boat.

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Sounds good Dave.I could meet you halfway.We run to Jellyfish Joels alot.

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yeah i bought the one in ohio

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That should be your biggest concern. Too quick and too much on the power coming back in and you can grenade those drives. That's way worse than hammering out of the hole. Holeshots apply lots of stress but over-rev on re-entry spins the prop up then instantly places a huge load on it.

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You lucky dog! I really wanted that Apache, but the stars weren't lined up quite right! Best of luck with it. Post some more pics.
Shawn

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Sweet Apache. Congratulations!

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Quit talking about how good the boat is, I know and I miss it already! :( I spent alot of time and $$$$ getting it to where it is today. Dave is a good guy and I'm sure he'll take good care of her. We had alot of fun with the Apache but it was time to move on. Also Dave, my vote is for the blowers. :D That was my plan and I would love to know how she runs with them.