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Old 12-12-2009 | 03:39 PM
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how are these in chop 1-3 how do they performe in 4-6 on a windy day?

Debating on sellin 223 and upgrading to 311..
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Old 12-12-2009 | 05:42 PM
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1-3 chop .....haul ASS ...

4-6 ? drives and Tabs down and plow thru em ...m
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Old 12-13-2009 | 08:03 AM
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They like a LOT of trim and will run with about any 31 foot boat out there.
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Old 12-14-2009 | 10:29 AM
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Originally Posted by offthefront
1-3 chop .....haul ASS ...

4-6 ? drives and Tabs down and plow thru em ...m
Yeah what he said!

I've owned the 311, and been on a 223 many times - the ride on the 311 is so much better it is not even close! 311 blows out a 272 as well ride-wise.
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Old 12-14-2009 | 04:41 PM
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I own a 272 and a 311 is a much better riding boat.
If you are leaving a 223 for a 311 I can't image you
being disapointed. What a jump all the way around.
I want one also!! Good luck. Keep us posted.
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Old 12-15-2009 | 06:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Audiofn
They like a LOT of trim and will run with about any 31 foot boat out there.
If it's a Bravo boat, it does not need or like a lot of trim. Bravo 311s are very bow-light. A TRS 311 is totally different and does need some trim to get it aired-out.

My Bravo 311 needs a good amount of tab-in in 3s or more. Not like it's an issue or anything but it does need the bow driven in to ride well.
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Old 12-15-2009 | 08:54 PM
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I did drive one with a Bravo and thought it liked a lot of trim as well. Maybe it had different props? My TRS one likes to be almost off the guage to get the speed up.
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Old 12-16-2009 | 08:23 AM
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Mine is very similar, needs a lot of trim to pass the 69 mark. I am running 25p mirage non plusses, I wonder how a different stern lifting type prop would affect our boats. I have always been told that you want them to run flat, you would think that with the trim all the way up the drives would be working against the hull. Maybe they just need alot more speed to run flat???
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Old 12-16-2009 | 08:29 AM
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My 311 had TRS and 25 Mirage std props, well had some cup added. Running up to 55mph or so the trim gauge was at 3, 4 max with plenty of air. Going above 55 probably 5-6 on the trim gauge.

Just a killer handling boat! Never got squeemish in any conditions. In the real big stuff it may take a while to get home but at least you know you're getting there for sure!
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Old 12-16-2009 | 10:48 AM
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Originally Posted by ThirdBird
If it's a Bravo boat, it does not need or like a lot of trim. Bravo 311s are very bow-light. A TRS 311 is totally different and does need some trim to get it aired-out.

My Bravo 311 needs a good amount of tab-in in 3s or more. Not like it's an issue or anything but it does need the bow driven in to ride well.
This thread started out asking how the boat rides in waves. That was the context I was using when discussing trim. In the waves, it does not like nor want too much trim.

Now, you guys are talking about airing the hull for speed. In that regard, I agree, the more trim the faster she'll go. And, a Bravo 311 WILL air out pretty good.
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