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Re: 242 LS Hull 75+ mph Possable
Love the squat. If we wanted to look like everyone else we would run bayliners
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correct prop and in the case of dual motors correct rotation of props should correct any ride problems.
There is no reason a Formila with a staight bottom should porpoise unless something is wrong with the setup. Prop and drive science has come a long ways since Formula made them in the 80s. My lil 21 footer with a 454 and radar arch in the back is very stern heavy. With the wrong prop(bowlifter) it bounces up and down like a carnival ride. With a stern lifting (or no lift) prop it rides smooth as can be.
Originally Posted by mopower
You're absolutely correct but in the case of a 272 with big blocks , it's very stern heavy and tends to porpoise between 40 and 60 mph without using tabs anyway. Removing the hook would only make it worse. Next summer I plan to try some Hydromotive props in lieu of Bravos since B1's are bow lifters anyway and Hydros are stern lifters. A single engine 242 is a bit of a different story as the balance is much better than a twin BB 272 as demonstrated in these pictures.
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'89 Formula 242 with single 502ci using a B&M 250 blower. Bravo drive. I can't remember what prop I had on it. Ran 78mph (on hand held GPS) all day long. Sometimes I wish I had it back.
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1990 242 LS 454 330 bravo drive , ya there's nothing like the 'squat' .. Id like to ad some hp !! :D
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I found that even with twin small blocks, I had to add some weight on the sun deck for the proper squat.:p
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LOL Cuda just right !
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Originally Posted by mopower
(Post 1961958)
You're absolutely correct but in the case of a 272 with big blocks , it's very stern heavy and tends to porpoise between 40 and 60 mph without using tabs anyway. Removing the hook would only make it worse. Next summer I plan to try some Hydromotive props in lieu of Bravos since B1's are bow lifters anyway and Hydros are stern lifters. A single engine 242 is a bit of a different story as the balance is much better than a twin BB 272 as demonstrated in these pictures.
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Speaking of squat:eek:
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Mopower, I think that`s my old boat:drink:
I need more squat:D |
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Originally Posted by masi242
(Post 1990365)
Mopower, I think that`s my old boat:drink:
I need more squat:D My buddies with 509 is the same:( |
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