Another Top Gun with Arneson!
 

Here is another non step 38' Top Gun that converted to Arnesons.

Another 100+ mph Cig. :D

Wow that is awesome what power single carb?

Where's it from Rik?

Rik, yes more details please. What number drives? HP? Recent conversion? Don't hold back on us.

New Jersey, without the accent!

Kurt's Marine motor made like 840 hp. Don't know at what rpm with the single carb. I was shocked when the customer told me the speed as the goal was just 90 a mph cruiser. They basically hit 100 with 500 rpm to go. 105 should be reachable he said.

Just completed the conversion from Bravo's to the #7M's. I think this is a 1998 hull but it could be an 1988??? Gotta ask that Q. I know it's a non step hull and that is about all I know about it other than it has a notched transom.

We need video or pictures of the rooster!:drink:
RICK. I'm wondering, if you don't have cash to purchase Arneson drives + PROPS, what is the best way to finance them? A personal loan at the bank will kill me. It's just too much interest. I have been wanting Arneson's for 5 years, I just can't swing the cash. Advise?

Just curious what does something like this setup cost??

You need to call Rick on that one. Prices may change and it is not my place to quote pricing. After installation and props, it cost more than my new 4x4 Dually Deisel Dodge Mega Cab, Manual Transmission. That is why I inquired the best way to finance. I'm just a 3D computer animator, not a lawyer or doctor. I should have choosen a different carreer.:lolhit:
Nevertheless, I will get some Arneson drives one day......I hope!:drink: I'm still waiting on the buy one, get one free!:grinser010:

Wait !!! I dont even ahve a Dually:angry-smiley-038:

Also why will it run so much fast than a merc drive? Height and drag of the drives? more boat out of the water?

I'm guessing they did a power upgrade when they did the drive upgrades.
I talked to Rik about converting my old 382 and he said they had done 5 of them. All picked up roughly 10 mph with the same engines after the conversion.....aside from the cost, I just couldn't have those props hanging way back there since the kids swim off the boat every weekend.

This is why I made a propeller guard so that this is not an issue

Rik was the notch not an issue?

Any loss of speed or performance from the prop guard?

Notch was not an issue an the propeller guards do not affect performance at all.

You can see the guards in this photo.

Rik,

How much hp and torque will that set up take? And, how much modification to transom and/or engine placement to convert from a Bravo type set up? Transmissions?

Thanks, db

I rate them at 850 hp. Most have more though.

No glass work as they cover the Bravo cutout.

1350 BAM's

Engines stay in the same basic Bravo location. TRS applications allow the engine to come rearward.

Sounds better and better. You really got me thinking now.

Done any T/S ?

Yes, two 38' T/S in Europe.

I notice the steering is a bit different. I see the rams on the inside and along the side of the drives. Is this new?
I have also been considering this conversion. I need 100mph in my life.

Rik,
how much further back is the prop as compared to a #6 or an IMCO SCX? is the center line of the prop shaft that much higher?

This is how the #7M's steering is. A lot cleaner than previous models.

It's very similar to a Bravo on a box or a #6 Merc. The propeller shaft is trimable so it can be up or down in comparison to others by the touch of a button.

I think you need these that tail you could throw would have a cool factor of 13+ just saying!

Rock ON!

Rik, Thanks for the info on the drives for my 40' Fountain

No problem

Rik what is this boat used for?
 

I don't understand!http://www.arneson-industries.com/sh...M-V_Boat_2.jpg

The only thing I can, for an actual use, come up with would be the ultimate photo boat for a magazine company.

Imagine the boat could drive through the center and someone could take some awesome photos.

Other than that.... It's use for a remote offshore patrol boat?

Thos cross members must have some type of hing system. I can imagine a lot of torsion on them out in big seas. It must have a purpose but Im clueless

Actually there are none and there is a lot of stress on that design. The would have been better with a top plate rib to make it stiffer.

Picture of my slingshot Rik converted awesome rooster w/arnesons.

39hatteras
How was the boat previously rigged and what speed change and handling difference did you see?
Thanks, Steve