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09-21-2008, 11:00 PM
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James, I expierenced similar results with the -2 lowers - I had a set of labbed 34 4 blades they were a ***** to get on plane & the boat porposed all the way to 100 as well, I believe what has happed is the boat doesn't have enough leverage to keep th bow up at high speeds... (with the shorties) I went back to stock 32 bravo's turning outward zero toe adjustment this cleaned up most of the porpose problem & to plane the boat is a piece of cake hope this helps stock bravo 4 blades seem to best on my set up
Also, Sparky at Vicious had told me that the Chris, AO, Awesome and Vicious hulls like an extension box. For more details, give him a call. The placement of the outdrive on the transom varies from each manufacturer slightly. He has his own dimensions that he uses on his hull. I am referring to the horizontal placement, not the vertical.
09-23-2008, 11:33 AM
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Agreed------but with a specific style/model of prop. They have several styles/models. My purpose in mentioning this is to inspire you to call and discuss your particular needs with them. They can make suggestions that I am sure will be of value to you (seeing that they know the Awesome very well).
10-05-2008, 09:22 AM
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Ever heard the saying TO FAT TO FLY!!!!! They are not packing enough air to get rid of the hop.
A fixed end tunnel tab works great on this application made out of kevlar and carbon all you need to do is flex it a 1/2 " to create more tunnel pressure to make it float on air.
Gary Cooks old race boat Team Awesome I reset-up with stock sealed 500 EFI's ran 109mph with full interior.
So there is no problem getting the 3100 Awesome / 500 EFI's past the century mark with a little better set.
10-08-2008, 08:35 PM
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We run Hydro P5X 32's on Sagers Vicious the dock banger at Browns every weekend. 114.8 mph gps with custom built 525's the big thing with the Awesome is it needs to go on a diet !!
Ever heard the saying TO FAT TO FLY!!!!! They are not packing enough air to get rid of the hop.
A fixed end tunnel tab works great on this application made out of kevlar and carbon all you need to do is flex it a 1/2 " to create more tunnel pressure to make it float on air.
Gary Cooks old race boat Team Awesome I reset-up with stock sealed 500 EFI's ran 109mph with full interior.
So there is no problem getting the 3100 Awesome / 500 EFI's past the century mark with a little better set.
Ever heard the saying TO FAT TO FLY!!!!! They are not packing enough air to get rid of the hop.
A fixed end tunnel tab works great on this application made out of kevlar and carbon all you need to do is flex it a 1/2 " to create more tunnel pressure to make it float on air.
Gary Cooks old race boat Team Awesome I reset-up with stock sealed 500 EFI's ran 109mph with full interior.
So there is no problem getting the 3100 Awesome / 500 EFI's past the century mark with a little better set.
10-08-2008, 09:18 PM
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You dont want a hinge style plate because like a dana or a big trim tab in the center of the tunnel it is too easy to trip the boat, all you need to do is flex the plate a 1.5" to loose the hop the composite plate is the way to go.
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10-09-2008, 02:12 PM
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Spark, have you done this before to a 31 Awesome? Is this something you fabricate yourself? Whats involved? I drive through my porpoise zone after 90 but would be nice to loose the hop in the 80-90 zone
10-09-2008, 07:55 PM
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I the IMCO cylinders because they look trick.
