28 Eliminator stock what's the best setup

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09-14-2011 | 08:56 AM

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GPM What is your shaft height to bottom of boat?

09-14-2011 | 03:31 PM

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rbtnt: What was the horsepower of your 540's?

09-14-2011 | 03:36 PM

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[QUOTE=Tom Earhart;3503156]GPM What is your shaft height to bottom of boat?[/QUOT

Center pod is 4.5" above sponsons, prop shaft center is 1.5" below pod.

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09-14-2011 | 10:52 PM

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09-15-2011 | 09:08 PM

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I took the boat out tonight to see if I could stretch out those 34 herrings. Perfect conditions small chop, 60 degrees, and not much traffic. 104 mph GPS, 4750 rpm, 1.35 gear ratio = 8% slip. I can't believe how easy the boat did this.

09-30-2011 | 07:59 AM

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Has anyone tried putting a lighter motors in the 28'? I have developed a 3.8 for my 19' eliminator that has big torque numbers and 600 HP at 6000 RPM on pump gas. A pair would probably take 750 lbs. off the stern. I am thinking that this combination would go 120+ mph with the stock drives.