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Old 04-20-2011 | 05:39 PM
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Removing the trans will probably change the center of gravity of the boat and could cause the boat to porpoise? I would leave it alone and if you want to upgrade the drives I would go to a speed master 3a setup
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Old 04-20-2011 | 05:49 PM
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what about a konrad conversion?
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Old 04-20-2011 | 06:15 PM
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I would leave it be unless you have money to spend on Arnesons
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Old 04-20-2011 | 06:38 PM
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lots of work. You will need to remove the belly tanks and move the back seat bulkheads forward. All of the engine room stringers will need to be modified or moved and a new hatch fabbed. Too much work.... enjoy your boat the way it is.
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Old 04-20-2011 | 07:13 PM
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Just do a Konrad No need for A8's or bravo conversion, or even Speedys. Plus there are a couple sets in the classys right now for fair coin.
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Old 04-20-2011 | 07:39 PM
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I would just leve it because it will be alot of work also like someone else sad that ur CENTER OF GRAVITY will change if you would like I have a #3 set up for sale much beter than BRAVO
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Old 04-21-2011 | 06:57 AM
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Get the Konrads in the swap/classifieds. Then you are able to pump up your Horsepower on your motors and you would still have money left over from changing the boat to Bravo staggered. And it would be more reliable!
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Old 04-21-2011 | 07:54 AM
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you have one of the nicest riding boats, dont mess with it. Get the konrads or 3A's
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Old 04-21-2011 | 08:54 AM
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Buy the Konrads, newer, parts available. Just bolt on.
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Old 04-21-2011 | 09:22 AM
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I mentioned the Konrads, but honestly, if you are only pushing 600HP, the TRS if setup correctly should last. I put 90 hours on almost 700 HP without problems. You can usually find some used ones around. The RH drive usually fails becuase of the lower pinion gear, just another route. Should just run the boat and enjoy
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