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cstobe 04-12-2006 10:11 PM

fastechs bow lift?
 
Are fastech hulls kown for bow lift or stern lift? What are tell tale signs of either? Thanks

Donzi Corleone 04-13-2006 06:14 PM

Re: fastechs bow lift?
 
I tested a 292 500 efi and the bow lift was signifecant until I dropped the tabs to assist it and we were haulinnnnnnnnn.

S4Hadi 04-14-2006 02:07 PM

Re: fastechs bow lift?
 
I did not know that the 292 was available with BBC. Is that a single HP500 or twins?

Jamal

Magicfloat 04-14-2006 03:54 PM

Re: fastechs bow lift?
 
One of 3 F-1 raceboats built,single BBC.Never made as a production boat.

Rippem 04-14-2006 04:23 PM

Re: fastechs bow lift?
 
Robert, would they build one?

Seems like it would be a great package, that or a 525.

If I was gonna go back in size and # of drivetrains I would definitely investigate.

Nice quality, single engine, more trailerable package.

Magicfloat 04-14-2006 08:18 PM

Re: fastechs bow lift?
 
No,Rippem.It was an experiment that apparently did not work well.The only one I know that is available is at Legendary in Destin. I really thought they would go forward with the project to move away from the 271 as a single engine model,but it was not to be.

ThirdBird 04-15-2006 08:04 AM

Re: fastechs bow lift?
 

Originally Posted by cstobe
Are fastech hulls kown for bow lift or stern lift? What are tell tale signs of either? Thanks

The Fastech stepped hulls definitely ride more level than the earlier non-stepped models. Which means, the stepped hulls have more stern lift.

cstobe 04-15-2006 10:41 AM

Re: fastechs bow lift?
 
Thanks Thirdbird, That is the kind of info I need in finding the perfect prop. So if the fastech hulls have natural stern lift is that why I get my best top speed with a small amount of positive trim? If I trim it too high the prop gets too close to water surface & starts to slip? Depending on my drive ratio I have been told that my percentage of slip is either 17% or 24%. So I'm in the process of trying to figure out how to lower those #'s. Thanks again!


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