Benefits of an Ext Box ?
10-15-2009, 02:08 PM
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After a plug is made, does the plug get tested before it is a mold?
10-15-2009, 02:32 PM
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No, our plugs were a solid block of foam that was cut on a 5-axis router at Sea Ray, and send to Bucyrus for us to put the finish on it, to the create the hull mold. Most smaller companies do a plywood plug, over cross sections by hand in comparison.
Testing was done on the first "prototype" boat that was produced, and we started by cutting a real high "x" and installing outdrives that had spacers installed. We usually decided on the best height after much testing, and handling won many times over any small speed gain. The 23, 26, 30, & 35 prototypes all ran good right out of the box without any real modifications.
XT
Testing was done on the first "prototype" boat that was produced, and we started by cutting a real high "x" and installing outdrives that had spacers installed. We usually decided on the best height after much testing, and handling won many times over any small speed gain. The 23, 26, 30, & 35 prototypes all ran good right out of the box without any real modifications.
XT
10-15-2009, 08:20 PM
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Thanks JT, I was giving it all she had she didn't have anymore. I think I have reached my limit with my stock power. The only way I am going to keep up with twins is more power!
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10-15-2009, 10:24 PM
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Here is a video of Steve boat running. He is the second boat to go by.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P4I9aNm9uSY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P4I9aNm9uSY
10-15-2009, 11:40 PM
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I picked up 4 or 5 mph 83.2gps with my 2'' shortie better handling flew flat across swells, also THE GUY FROM GERMANY who had the 25ol 525 put a 3 raised box on his boat he hit 81gps, then last year put a merc 600 plus a 2'' shiortie ended up lowering it 1'' and the last I talked to him he was at 87 or 88 and climbing. with the shortie you need a 4 blade or 5. I always use my k planes when I come up on plane anyway less stress on the all the boat parts. hope that helps.
10-16-2009, 02:38 AM
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I picked up 4 or 5 mph 83.2gps with my 2'' shortie better handling flew flat across swells, also THE GUY FROM GERMANY who had the 25ol 525 put a 3 raised box on his boat he hit 81gps, then last year put a merc 600 plus a 2'' shiortie ended up lowering it 1'' and the last I talked to him he was at 87 or 88 and climbing. with the shortie you need a 4 blade or 5. I always use my k planes when I come up on plane anyway less stress on the all the boat parts. hope that helps.
10-16-2009, 07:16 AM
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10-16-2009, 09:36 AM
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