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campionchase910 01-07-2011 02:39 PM

ok Jamie thanks for the info, I would really like a arneson, but they are very hard to find used, then I would be able to beat on it like a rented mule......................but yes I will certainly have to ease up on the sticks................:lolhit:

campionchase910 01-07-2011 02:42 PM


Originally Posted by anchor (Post 3291253)
Not sure.....

thanks anchor for taking the time to share some info, it shall be interesting

scarabman 01-07-2011 02:54 PM

I have them on my 33AVS and they have around 400 hours on them although they do need some work now. and I am having a tough time trying to decide how to proceed. As to speeds, my boat will run into the low 90s.

I can tell you this with certainty, if you are thinking of using the DPX like a Blackhawk in a surfacing type application, DO NOT! They were not intended for that and it will not hold up.

campionchase910 01-07-2011 03:02 PM

thanks Scarab Man, I hoping to get one season out of the drive before upgrade. I will have to keep the back of the boat in the water for sure. I only plan on using it as in the water only, hopefully no airbourne use and if make sure to pull back on the stick before launching:ernaehrung004: I am hoping under normal accelaration out of the hole and pampering the drive it will get me by for now.

verbi69 01-07-2011 05:38 PM

Big guy, just be easy out of the hole until you get on plane......then roll into the power.
No Evel Knevel.......

campionchase910 01-07-2011 05:58 PM

:lolhit:no doubt easy out of the hole, I hope to get a season out of it, which I beleive I can if I dont beat on it:eek:

verbi69 01-09-2011 08:37 AM

For the lake your running there is never enough chop to go airborne....unless you go play on the bigger pond.

campionchase910 01-09-2011 09:05 AM

very easy to launch when hitting another boats wake.I've done this with a smaller previous boat (phazar)and thought it was coming over.:eek:

verbi69 01-09-2011 03:29 PM

:lolhit:I hear ya but your little Phaser is nothing like your Chase.....
and I'm sure your brothers and Moe will be a good distance back!! lol

campionchase910 01-09-2011 03:39 PM

Did you go to the boat show in Toronto?


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