Anyone Tried 3'' Shortie On 240 Outlaw
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Anyone Tried 3'' Shortie On 240 Outlaw
WELL I might be sitting high dry this season, because of back ,knee problems so, I'm thinking of a 2'' or3'' shortie and painting the boat custom colors. will the shortie improve the ride?I HAVE 650HP 637 TQ THE BOAT CHINE WALKS SPEEDS OVER 70MPH.
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YOu have a proping issue as well. My 24 runs about 73ish with 520hp and I can drive the chine out if it and make it drive straight. The chine is not much of an issue at all. I am running a 23 Rev4.
650 oughtta get you about 80 with a decent handle if you hit the set up right.
I'd like to try a shortie one of these days as well.
Later.....
650 oughtta get you about 80 with a decent handle if you hit the set up right.
I'd like to try a shortie one of these days as well.
Later.....
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Originally posted by Outlawcowgirl
Okay guys, please don't think I am stupid, but, what is a shortie?
Okay guys, please don't think I am stupid, but, what is a shortie?
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Oh, okay. That makes sense. I have never heard of doing that. I guess it shows how "green" I really am. Do people to this a lot? Is it real common for Baja owners to do it? How expensive it is?
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It is common for Baja owners to play around with X-dimensions.
(X-dimension is the term for how far the prop centerline is from the bottom of the boat. )
Baja historically builds boats with what can be considered a very conservative X-dimension. In other words, the drives are deeper than most other boats. It helps in stability and handling, but scrubs off speed.
(X-dimension is the term for how far the prop centerline is from the bottom of the boat. )
Baja historically builds boats with what can be considered a very conservative X-dimension. In other words, the drives are deeper than most other boats. It helps in stability and handling, but scrubs off speed.
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You're quite welcome.
It's almost impossible to say...It's varies quite dramitically from one boat to another. On a typical boat like your 24 Outlaw, it may be worth 3-4 mph with a prop change with stock horsepower. Some have better success, some less.
Some less desirable results can be, difficulty in planing, blowing out in turns, increased chine walk, etc.
It's almost impossible to say...It's varies quite dramitically from one boat to another. On a typical boat like your 24 Outlaw, it may be worth 3-4 mph with a prop change with stock horsepower. Some have better success, some less.
Some less desirable results can be, difficulty in planing, blowing out in turns, increased chine walk, etc.
Last edited by Baja Daze; 06-23-2003 at 10:44 AM.