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russellhorn

06-03-2010 03:10 PM

Drive depth on a single ???

I have a Baja 26 Outlaw with a single 496. The motor is mildly modified now and will have the Raylar 600 kit installed by next year. I plan to put an IMCO SC lower unit on it and am undecided which drive depth to go with. I have it loosely measured at 7" and will take more precise measurements tonight. My question is what depth should I go for? Is 5" too conservative? I wish to get an efficient depth for good performance, but do not want to have "on plane" or blow out issues.

russellhorn

06-03-2010 09:24 PM

Ok I measured the X at 7.25” with the help of a friend. If anyone has an opinion on a 5.25” X dimension on a 26 Outlaw I would appreciate it. Thanks

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I DIG IT !!

06-04-2010 11:08 AM

I'm not sure on Baja's but My 28 Nordic Heat with 600+ hp is at 3.5". Nordic run very high X's. I also run a 5 blade prop

russellhorn

06-04-2010 01:24 PM

I tied up close to a 28 Nordic Heat last weekend at Lake Texoma....exceptionally nice boat. :drink:

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