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Old 08-24-2007 | 06:23 PM
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Default BPM's vs #6's in 3-5 ft ocean conditions

Does one of the 2 drives work better in 3 -5 ft seas if so please cite pros and cons handling tracking etc.Application would be on 44' mti, thanks
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Old 08-24-2007 | 10:40 PM
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might want to try this in the MTI forum or maybe general discussion so more people will see it.
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Old 08-26-2007 | 06:09 PM
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I am told the shafts put the props further back, and therefore they are the last thing to leave the water and the first back in so it should be better. I really like my BPM shafts except docking single engine.
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Old 08-26-2007 | 06:19 PM
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STAY WITH THE 6'S , much more versatile and way better on resale.in 3-5's wont be much difference in performance
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Old 08-26-2007 | 06:28 PM
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Originally Posted by P Offshore
I am told the shafts put the props further back, and therefore they are the last thing to leave the water and the first back in so it should be better. I really like my BPM shafts except docking single engine.
sounds like a man who would know...


i wonder why all those pesky UIM boats run around with shafts and rudders....
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