HELP!!!! chris cat
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From: tucson, az
86 chris cat
900sc's (true 900hp)moved 2' forward, SSM IV drives with boxes 4 blades 33 x 17.5 turning in
the boat is running 109mph @ 5000rpm
terrible porpus over 95mph so bad its coming out of the water with any positive trim (have only run the boat 1' chop mixed with some boat wakes).
is it the water conditions, prop direction, do i need more power to drive through it whats the cause and problem?
900sc's (true 900hp)moved 2' forward, SSM IV drives with boxes 4 blades 33 x 17.5 turning in
the boat is running 109mph @ 5000rpm
terrible porpus over 95mph so bad its coming out of the water with any positive trim (have only run the boat 1' chop mixed with some boat wakes).
is it the water conditions, prop direction, do i need more power to drive through it whats the cause and problem?
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From: Bradenton Florida
Just a quess,,,did u try to turn them in??? But don't run them in reverse !!!!!!!! Change the drives !!!!!!! ITS NOT LIKE ON A BRAVO !!
I think it helps with handling ,also,,,how high is your X-dimension (drive hight ) ???
I think it helps with handling ,also,,,how high is your X-dimension (drive hight ) ???
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You need to get a good measurement on the drives, "an inch or two" is like a mile when playing with x dimensions.
A friend has a pair 750's in his and its at 117mph, so with 900's it should be way over that.
Any idea of your slip numbers?
A friend has a pair 750's in his and its at 117mph, so with 900's it should be way over that.
Any idea of your slip numbers?
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From: Troy, Mich
Cody, I think you are getting too much bow lift. The people that can help you are George Linder and T2X in this site. X dimension is crtical on these boats as is prop selection. You have all the power you need, where are you located?
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From my experience I think you need MORE bow lift... when I went from stock lowers (bravo's) that were 2'+ lower then the hull to a -2 lower - my porpoise range went from 70-80 zone to 90+ leading me to believe I have lost some ability to carry the bow resulting in a porpoise that take more air & faster speeds to disappear, I turn mine props outward, not sure if this helps? I plan going with a prop that has been worked a bit to help carry the bow high - then I will know for sure
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From: Lawrenceburg, Indiana
Cody, we need more info. X dimension, prop diameter,engine placement etc. My 85 chris is worst on flat water with extra weight in the front. I believe you need More bow lift. There are 3 linder hulls rigged with Speedys near me, including mine. I would be glad to share info etc. The props turn in on all three, in lifts the nose...the higher the x the more necessary they spin in. Good luck, These boat are have an awesome ride in the rough for their size and they can be very efficient once set up correctly.
Last edited by greencard; 05-14-2009 at 09:00 PM.


