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Old 09-15-2010, 05:21 PM
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what drive heights have yall seen in a side by side #6 set up. Prop shaft location to the running surface???????
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Depends on the hull/weight/hp. Stepped or non-step? Notched transom etc.??? What is your application?
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non stepped, no notch.......
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How much does the boat weigh?
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around 5400-6400lbs.....
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u r thinking of putting 6's on the 33? it already has 4's what real benefit are you going to see? You don't think it might be too stern heavy then?
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not putting 6's on, i want to see what a straight v bottom with side by side 6's runs for a drive height. 4's are surfacing drives and can go just as high as a 6.
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are your 4,s on boxes? A #4 on stellings boxes come out to the same dimension as a #6 length and height. the stellings are a little longer than the merc boxes.
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yeah they are on merc boxes.........
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Hard to say without a notched transom..........guessing 1.5 to 1.75 inches below hull. That is if the bow is light, go approx 1 inch deeper if you need bow lift.

With a notched transom on a 11,000+ # V hull, .125 inches below the hull works just fine for top end. Also, I think the No. 6 trims in much further than the No. 4 for planing, so no problems with high drive heights.
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