Banana 24 restoration progress
01-29-2008 | 02:18 PM
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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.
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
01-29-2008 | 02:55 PM
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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...
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...
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01-29-2008 | 03:27 PM
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So this is the boat that's getting all the old Superboat parts. I got the swimplatform...would've looked good on that Banana
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.
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.
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01-29-2008 | 10:09 PM
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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.
01-30-2008 | 05:46 AM
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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.
01-30-2008 | 09:39 AM
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thanks jdub. Yeah I would have liked to have the swim platform too, but I don't think it would have worked well on the banana, the beams are over a foot difference.
01-30-2008 | 07:06 PM
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You'll like the platform. It works well when you have to pee...
Hey Chad,
The next time I'm down to see my Dad, I'm calling for a ride...
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