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Originally Posted by Pat McPherson
(Post 2424472)
I think 4200, but maybe 5200, can't remember.
As for the height of the drive: The X dim is from the crankshaft center to the bottom of the boat. You want to be around 17-1/2" with a standard length drive. This would put the prop 4-1/2 to 5" below the bottom. I believe this is where you want to set it up to run 3 and 4 blade props. Give me a call if you want to talk about drive height and props. I've done a lot of testing on similar hulls. You can also compare to the Super; it was right on the money. I will measure it next time I go up there. Jefro told me when he redid the transom, he raised the x 2 inches and that is all I know about it. I am sure there will be lots of trial and error in prop selection for awhile :hitfan: |
Originally Posted by Trojan-man
(Post 2424995)
I will measure it next time I go up there. Jefro told me when he redid the transom, he raised the x 2 inches and that is all I know about it. I am sure there will be lots of trial and error in prop selection for awhile :hitfan:
Believe me when I tell you, set it up for the prop shaft 4-1/2" to 5" below the bottom. I'm not saying re-cut the hole, but maybe you will need a spacer to get there. If you try to run with a higher propshaft you’ll just shoot a big rooster tail rather than going fast...:cool-smiley-011: Run Bravo 1 4 blade props for the best all around performance. When you get her dialed in with the right pitch, have BBlades lab the prop for that extra 2mph...:evilb: |
So this is the boat that's getting all the old Superboat parts. I got the swimplatform...would've looked good on that Banana:D
Pat is right about the X. A standard Bravo is 21 13/16" long. If your X is 17.5" that should set you below the keel approx. 4.25". Good luck with the project. |
After measuring the drive, which is not installed just pushed into the gimble, it is 17 1/2" from the shaft to the bottom of the V. The prop shaft is 5 1/2 to 6"s from the bottom of the V.
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That sounds about right with the drive tucked all the way in. You will have a little negative trim. Once you get your trim pump hooked up and set your drive at nuetral trim you should be just right. Lookin good.
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Originally Posted by jdub
(Post 2425744)
That sounds about right with the drive tucked all the way in. You will have a little negative trim. Once you get your trim pump hooked up and set your drive at nuetral trim you should be just right. Lookin good.
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You're right I forgot the Banana was 8'. To be honest my wife is the one that wanted the platform anyway:D
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Originally Posted by jdub
(Post 2426474)
You're right I forgot the Banana was 8'. To be honest my wife is the one that wanted the platform anyway:D
You'll like the platform. It works well when you have to pee...:D Hey Chad, The next time I'm down to see my Dad, I'm calling for a ride...:cool-smiley-026: |
You'll like the platform. It works well when you have to pee...:D
so true...thanks again Pat. |
Any more progress
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