Pro's & Con's of going from XR Sportmasters to Arneson's?
09-13-2007, 12:06 PM
#23
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The prop gaurd is a good idea. I also would consider buying a couple Mercury Racing prop guards. They are easy to slip over the prop on the trailer and in the water for a little extra protection.
09-13-2007, 12:23 PM
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Jim,
I've driven Frisco Cat (which is the same boat in Riks post before paint) and found it docks just as well as a #6 Nortech. Carlos (Frisco Cat) spent quite a bit of time prop testing so I'll see where he ended up, he was happy with his last set up. We've got access to a large prop library so I can steer you to the props you need.
I don't like the prop guards because they cut the roost down too much, which I believe was the intended purpose. The props are real sharp, I've found Merc Racing props to be just as sharp on a #6 as an Arneson but maybe I'm wrong?
We always pull the props when the boat goes on the trailer or the hoist. Too dangerous and too expensive to leave hanging around.
And Rik, we didn't see you at Pitts on the weekend, what gives? Don't like races with 5 boats?
I've driven Frisco Cat (which is the same boat in Riks post before paint) and found it docks just as well as a #6 Nortech. Carlos (Frisco Cat) spent quite a bit of time prop testing so I'll see where he ended up, he was happy with his last set up. We've got access to a large prop library so I can steer you to the props you need.
I don't like the prop guards because they cut the roost down too much, which I believe was the intended purpose. The props are real sharp, I've found Merc Racing props to be just as sharp on a #6 as an Arneson but maybe I'm wrong?
We always pull the props when the boat goes on the trailer or the hoist. Too dangerous and too expensive to leave hanging around. And Rik, we didn't see you at Pitts on the weekend, what gives? Don't like races with 5 boats?
09-13-2007, 03:47 PM
#26
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Jim,
I've driven Frisco Cat (which is the same boat in Riks post before paint) and found it docks just as well as a #6 Nortech. Carlos (Frisco Cat) spent quite a bit of time prop testing so I'll see where he ended up, he was happy with his last set up. We've got access to a large prop library so I can steer you to the props you need.
I don't like the prop guards because they cut the roost down too much, which I believe was the intended purpose. The props are real sharp, I've found Merc Racing props to be just as sharp on a #6 as an Arneson but maybe I'm wrong? We always pull the props when the boat goes on the trailer or the hoist. Too dangerous and too expensive to leave hanging around.
And Rik, we didn't see you at Pitts on the weekend, what gives? Don't like races with 5 boats?
I've driven Frisco Cat (which is the same boat in Riks post before paint) and found it docks just as well as a #6 Nortech. Carlos (Frisco Cat) spent quite a bit of time prop testing so I'll see where he ended up, he was happy with his last set up. We've got access to a large prop library so I can steer you to the props you need.
I don't like the prop guards because they cut the roost down too much, which I believe was the intended purpose. The props are real sharp, I've found Merc Racing props to be just as sharp on a #6 as an Arneson but maybe I'm wrong?
We always pull the props when the boat goes on the trailer or the hoist. Too dangerous and too expensive to leave hanging around. And Rik, we didn't see you at Pitts on the weekend, what gives? Don't like races with 5 boats?
Thanks for the info, I'll be looking you up once we get started with this project. It will probably begin after the OSS race down here at LOTO, our season ends about then anyway.
btw...i like the bikini girls on your website...lol...the one with the party cove girl was one of my employees shot last summer in PC when we were on the way back from a project site visit...nice taste...
Jim
Last edited by fountain4play; 09-21-2007 at 09:43 PM.
09-13-2007, 05:27 PM
#27
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09-13-2007, 10:28 PM
#28
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The notch on a stagger application (very minor percentage of boats) needs to be filled in order to properly install the drives.
We have them installed on stagger applications on the Fountains, Hustlers, and other V bottoms out there.
On the standard side by side applications the notch is not an issue.
09-14-2007, 11:10 AM
#30
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No, a notch is not to stabilze the ride.
The notch is there to allow for a false cg and a higher X dimension.
Aparently they run very well this way.
Seen this boat?
The notch is there to allow for a false cg and a higher X dimension.
Aparently they run very well this way.
Seen this boat?
