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kcsteve124

11-07-2013 08:28 PM

Six Drives and 3As

I have two questions for the masses.
Question 1 On a straight V bottom with six drives how does it handle around the docks with the props spinning inward as opposed to spinning outward?
Question 2 On a Speedmaster 3A the part that makes it an "A" is the lower half right? If this is true my question is can you take an old #3 and change the lower have and make it an 3A?
Thanks

Unlimited jd

11-07-2013 10:03 PM

There's more to the differences than just the lower. Sorry I don't know the specifics.

C5Steve

11-07-2013 10:22 PM

Spinning in will give you more bow lift and a couple more mph at the top end but not as easy to maneuver while docking.
All the parts are larger except for the u-joint in a 3A it also uses the SM VI prop shaft so your old SMIII props will not fit. It's also rated at 750hp

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