extension boxes
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Re: extension boxes
Originally Posted by Jamie B.
I would think that the power and/or the existing top speed of the boat in question would have alot to do with how much / how little speed is picked up. Meaning, I would think that extension boxes are more effective on boats that are ALREADY running over, say, 80 mph BEFORE the install compared to ones running, say, 60 mph.
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The boxes "should" improve your angle of "attack" ... the "attitude" of the boat .
However .... I would not think you would see much speed increase starting at 60 ???
there's your mystery ...
However .... I would not think you would see much speed increase starting at 60 ???
there's your mystery ...
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Re: extension boxes
Originally Posted by SKRAMER
Is this a true statement, or just something you think? shouldn't you see the same percentage of gains no matter what your top end is before install? Just tring to learn as much as I can. Thanks for the help.
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projects;
1999 38 TG 635 HP, oringinal speed 78 MPH after the box and some bottom work and one size bigger prop 82 MPH. X was raised 3 inches
2000 TG 500 Carb speed 67 MPH @ 5000 RPM , Modify bottom raise X 3 inch with box, one prop size up, 73.5 MPH
same customer ordered a new 38 TG we rigged it here with boxes and 575s ,94 .6 MPH @ Lake X
Plastered. came here @ 86 with 575s after boxes and some bottom work, 93+........
these are a few.
Boxes when correctly installed will help leverage the boat in rough conditions and allow you to run the extended tab. It will also have the drive back in cleaner water to make
the prop more efficient . Some bottom modifications may be need to change additude. You do need to keep after the driveshaft and bearing with grease every 50 Hours. To install correctly you will need to fill 4 inch part of the transom to raise the X and raise the motor 2 inches up and back to follow the degree of the transom. This will require new motors mounts relocated. The steering cylinders need to be relocated so fill those hole when filling in the X holes. You will need either a extended wing plate or extra long cylinders to make the steering connection also.
1999 38 TG 635 HP, oringinal speed 78 MPH after the box and some bottom work and one size bigger prop 82 MPH. X was raised 3 inches
2000 TG 500 Carb speed 67 MPH @ 5000 RPM , Modify bottom raise X 3 inch with box, one prop size up, 73.5 MPH
same customer ordered a new 38 TG we rigged it here with boxes and 575s ,94 .6 MPH @ Lake X
Plastered. came here @ 86 with 575s after boxes and some bottom work, 93+........
these are a few.
Boxes when correctly installed will help leverage the boat in rough conditions and allow you to run the extended tab. It will also have the drive back in cleaner water to make
the prop more efficient . Some bottom modifications may be need to change additude. You do need to keep after the driveshaft and bearing with grease every 50 Hours. To install correctly you will need to fill 4 inch part of the transom to raise the X and raise the motor 2 inches up and back to follow the degree of the transom. This will require new motors mounts relocated. The steering cylinders need to be relocated so fill those hole when filling in the X holes. You will need either a extended wing plate or extra long cylinders to make the steering connection also.
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Re: extension boxes
Jamie B.
Whom ever you get to install the extension boxes get them to give you a written guarantee that if it does not give you the increase they have stated that they will take them off with no charge to you.This will take all the quess work and B.S. promises out of it.
Advice from someone who has been down that road.
Whom ever you get to install the extension boxes get them to give you a written guarantee that if it does not give you the increase they have stated that they will take them off with no charge to you.This will take all the quess work and B.S. promises out of it.
Advice from someone who has been down that road.
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Re: extension boxes
Originally Posted by TIGER-1
Jamie B.
Whom ever you get to install the extension boxes get them to give you a written guarantee that if it does not give you the increase they have stated that they will take them off with no charge to you.This will take all the quess work and B.S. promises out of it.
Advice from someone who has been down that road.
Whom ever you get to install the extension boxes get them to give you a written guarantee that if it does not give you the increase they have stated that they will take them off with no charge to you.This will take all the quess work and B.S. promises out of it.
Advice from someone who has been down that road.
I would also have a proposal in writing with a hard not to exceed cost number.
You should know in advance you will almost for sure reach that number.
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Re: extension boxes
Originally Posted by TIGER-1
Jamie B.
Whom ever you get to install the extension boxes get them to give you a written guarantee that if it does not give you the increase they have stated that they will take them off with no charge to you.This will take all the quess work and B.S. promises out of it.
Advice from someone who has been down that road.
Whom ever you get to install the extension boxes get them to give you a written guarantee that if it does not give you the increase they have stated that they will take them off with no charge to you.This will take all the quess work and B.S. promises out of it.
Advice from someone who has been down that road.
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Re: extension boxes
There is only one boat that I know of that didnt take well to boxes, a 357 formula, but it did handle much better. every boat will except it differently. Weighing the boat for center of moment will help you decide the X,The speed you will get out of the boat will be determinded buy not only the box but the bottom changes, and a good prop designed to work for that application.As you know we try to get the most out of all the boat for handling and speed , you look numbers the drangon has produced.