Speedmaster 5s
08-12-2011, 12:43 AM
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The downside is the extra power required to turn all the heavy wet-sump gears and tranny and the extra weight.
08-14-2011, 12:05 PM
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Well I'm still shopping, but have learned a bunch about the Bravo alternatives, thanks for your help!
From what I understand, I can run #6 props on that V drive? I'm guessing it would see mid 80s on that non-stepped 38' with 600sc motors driving them? I read somewhere these drives have 3 x-dim settings that you can adjust to without spacers, is that true?
This boat is a decent value with the power, I'm not excited about the fuel usage with those motors, but it might be a wash if I can get the boat cheap enough and don't have to fix a bunch of crap every year...
From what I understand, I can run #6 props on that V drive? I'm guessing it would see mid 80s on that non-stepped 38' with 600sc motors driving them? I read somewhere these drives have 3 x-dim settings that you can adjust to without spacers, is that true?
This boat is a decent value with the power, I'm not excited about the fuel usage with those motors, but it might be a wash if I can get the boat cheap enough and don't have to fix a bunch of crap every year...
08-15-2011, 12:38 AM
#54
From what I understand, I can run #6 props on that V drive? I'm guessing it would see mid 80s on that non-stepped 38' with 600sc motors driving them? I read somewhere these drives have 3 x-dim settings that you can adjust to without spacers, is that true?
This boat is a decent value with the power, I'm not excited about the fuel usage with those motors, but it might be a wash if I can get the boat cheap enough and don't have to fix a bunch of crap every year...[/QUOTE]
Yes, you can use #6 props, but you have to change the bore spacer to fit 1-3/4" shaft instead of the 1-7/8" (I think) #6 shaft. I made some on my lathe, but you can buy them pretty easy.
This boat is a decent value with the power, I'm not excited about the fuel usage with those motors, but it might be a wash if I can get the boat cheap enough and don't have to fix a bunch of crap every year...[/QUOTE]
Yes, you can use #6 props, but you have to change the bore spacer to fit 1-3/4" shaft instead of the 1-7/8" (I think) #6 shaft. I made some on my lathe, but you can buy them pretty easy.
08-16-2011, 12:47 AM
#55
Well I'm still shopping, but have learned a bunch about the Bravo alternatives, thanks for your help!
From what I understand, I can run #6 props on that V drive? I'm guessing it would see mid 80s on that non-stepped 38' with 600sc motors driving them? I read somewhere these drives have 3 x-dim settings that you can adjust to without spacers, is that true?
This boat is a decent value with the power, I'm not excited about the fuel usage with those motors, but it might be a wash if I can get the boat cheap enough and don't have to fix a bunch of crap every year...
From what I understand, I can run #6 props on that V drive? I'm guessing it would see mid 80s on that non-stepped 38' with 600sc motors driving them? I read somewhere these drives have 3 x-dim settings that you can adjust to without spacers, is that true?
This boat is a decent value with the power, I'm not excited about the fuel usage with those motors, but it might be a wash if I can get the boat cheap enough and don't have to fix a bunch of crap every year...
Utilizing extension boxes and spacers, you have the ability to go from 3" down below a standard V (18.something" x-dim) to 2" above standard setting on the same transom holes. Without the extension boxes, you are limited to 0 to 3" down.
