Doc

I wouldn't be so sure about the shorter drives. I have almost as much power as you do now. I don't know what my X dim. is, (2000 model) but when I had Mr Gadgets build my drives, I went with 1" shorter lowers and as a result had to go to 5 blade props so I could get on plane in less than 1/2 a day !!! Even then I can still blow out the props when getting on plane. It might just be my boat/hull. Too bad I am not closer. My drives are off and sittin' in my garage right now.


Smitty

Smitty,

That is very interesting because I experienced the exact same thing when trying to get on plane. The boat simply did not like the 1" shorties at all especially with my four blades. I tried the P5X props in a 28 pitch and it was slightly better on plane but I lost 2-3 MPH on the top end. I never experienced any blow out. Bobby was telling me that the added HP makes a huge difference but I still had a problem in my mind understanding how that would improve getting on plane.

I'll see how it does in the stock form first to get a base line and then work from there.

Thanks
Dock

Dock

Yes I also lost a couple of miles per hour as well. I think I will add spacers this winter and go from there. I would let you try my drives if you were closer.

Smitty

Smitty,

Thank you very much for the information and the offer. I will probably get with you later and try the props out for sure. I'll worry about the drives when the time comes. For me it has to be a balance of enjoyment, ease of operation and performance. I'm not all about the very last MPH and once we see were the boat runs at speed wise I may even bump the boost back on the motors and cruise after we see what it is capable of.

Many thanks and Happy Thanksgiving.

Dock

The only thing we have in common with farmers is knowing a little about barley and hops.

Now that there is funny........

How bout that "BAJA Beer" brother?

I have that full bottle you gave me at LOTO on display in the man cave. If times get too bad I will open it.

Hmm glad to see you are still alive. Is Jason sober yet?

I still have 3 bottles left....out in (my wife calls it ) man world

No sheep? Just kidding, man! You guys are really doing some nice work!

Doc - the boat looks awesome. As you know, I love the blue!