DaveTic

How fast has anybody run with these drives in V-bottom. I wonder if 120/125 mph is unrealistic.

CB-BLR

My understanding of the SCX lower, is that it runs best when set up as a surfacing drive...like a #6.

I have a SC lower that I run at 3" below the keel.

I am looking forward to others chiming in.

Chris

SkiDoc

iTrader: (4)

I got my SCX/SCX drives. I'm going to try them in a surfacing configuration, I'll let everyone know what the result is. I will be 3.5" up from my deep bravo set up. To be efficient they must not be in the water is the consensus. Similar to the NXT. Then throwing prop blades needs to be remedied by having Herring make some props with thicker blades. It's gonna be a while before you hear about it though, it is cold here.

575cat

How about running #6 props with that lower as far as the blade slinging issue,my boat has a shaft height that is 1 inch above the bottom so in the future when I go to the scx drives I will go with the scx lowers just for that reason, I all ready threw a blade with my herring 5 blades, they scare me ! and I see my maximus prop has a crack in it know.

SkiDoc

iTrader: (4)

Sonny said that he had Hering make some special props thicker just for this. 6 props would take care of it.

CB-BLR

I have heard that you want to run the SCX lower in surfacing mode (like a NXT or #6) and use #6 or Maximus props. I am sure Ben at Hering can get you dialed in...he is a great guy!

Chris

DaveTic

I don't really want to run cleavers or be throwing blades by surfacing round ear props. Boat is getting close to being done, I have SCX lowers and think that maybe I should have gone with SC lowers.

offshorexcursion

iTrader: (5)

This really interestes me. I have been torn between scx upper and lower or the arneson bravo conversion. I hate my broke SC junk! I like the rooster of the arneson and the speed. But never thought about running a SCX like a surface drive. I might just try it this summer. My drives are already raised up due to my stand off boxes placement and adjustment (stelling). My SC are standard length lowers. So when I order the SCX the shorty might work perfect. Am I on the right track? Thanks

DaveTic

Does anyboby run SCX lower with a V-bottom?

Mr Gadgets

I have a friend with twins in a v bottom with SCX lowers he is running as fast if not faster than the XR's he replaced. Went from XR to SCX which is -2". Only runs 96-97mph though.

What boat and combination do you have Dave?