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Old 05-23-2016 | 04:43 PM
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In two years................ ( top gun for sale, needs transom and stringers ) but all the hard work is done.................... Thats a major undertaking, good luck if you decide to cut it up
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Old 05-23-2016 | 05:45 PM
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Don't forget the Arnesons lol
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Old 05-23-2016 | 06:48 PM
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I am not convinced, that staggered, is faster, or better
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Old 05-24-2016 | 06:36 AM
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ZP given all the advancements in drive and prop technology you are probably right .
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Old 05-24-2016 | 07:28 AM
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Here is a Devils Advocate Question. What will you gain by going Staggered? Let's say you do all the work yourself. Its still going to cost some good coin to make it happen. If you are looking to get some speed out of the boat, throw some money at the Power, Drivetrain and Props first. You can bolt on and tune some superchargers way cheaper then making the boat staggered. Hard one to justify. I don't know what the speed gains would be by going staggered, all depends on setup, but I do know that adding 5-10 lbs of boost will certainly increase the speed. LOL. Good luck on either direction. I love to watch a good build thread, I also like looking at pictures of boats on the water and enjoying them.
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Old 05-24-2016 | 08:02 AM
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Originally Posted by Quinlan
Don't forget the Arnesons lol
Rooster tail looks far cooler than a smaller cockpit probably faster too
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Old 05-24-2016 | 08:04 AM
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Originally Posted by Quinlan
Don't forget the Arnesons lol
I don't care who ya are, that right there is funny!
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Old 05-24-2016 | 08:06 AM
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Im curious to see how this boat turns out......its going to be a painful 110 page thread that will end in 2018....I agree with the group, buy the 90 MPH boat. If you own yours that means you have a good chunk of the purchase covered when you sell it!!!! Just my worthless .02
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Old 05-24-2016 | 09:41 AM
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Well if you decide to do it don't forget to take a ton of pics and start a build thread for our enjoyment
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Old 05-24-2016 | 09:57 AM
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Originally Posted by Rick G
ZP given all the advancements in drive and prop technology you are probably right .
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It is probably more of a balance issue. A staggered boat with no cabin works but with a cabin, I think it might have too much nose weight. Just a guess. ZP would know he works and plays with both.
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